Thomas County, Georgia

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Name Origin: Jett Thomas, officer in the War of 1812 who is also known for overseeing the construction of the first building at the University of Georgia (originally referred to as Franklin College and known today as Old College) as well as the state capitol at Milledgeville.

County Seat and Largest City: Thomasville

County Area: 548 sq, mi. (1420 km. sq.); 16th largest county in Georgia.
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Coordinates:   30°52'5"N   83°55'40"W
This article was last modified 13 years ago