“Spam, Ham and Buttermilk Pie … Upson County Cooks During WWII” Exhibition We are excited about our new changing exhibition “Thomaston Eats”. This fun exhibition features recipes used during the WWII food rationing, the cookware used, and the introduction of the refrigerator and the electric or gas stove. Please join us and bring a friend….
Author: Cindy Bowden
Board Members
President – Alison G. Uphold Vice President – Secretary – Glenda McKinley Treasurer – Alicia McKinley Board Members: Matt Knight Grady Kelley – Cemetery Historic Research Grady Kilgore Mike Green – Special Events Kay Hightower – UHS Representative for the Thomaston-Upson Archives Roger Pinion Joel Pitts – Historic Resource Bethany Norris Patrick Allen Hope Huey…
Pettigrew, White, Stamps House
Thomaston was incorporated and designated as the seat of Upson County on June 11, 1825 . The town was named for General Jett Thomas, who fought in the War of 1812. On March 5th, 1833 John Pettigrew bought land lots 11 and 21 for $150. from Thomas Beall. Pettigrew built the home on lot 11…
“Thomaston Goes to War…on the Home Front”
The Exhibitions: Visit “Thomaston Goes to War…on the Home Front” exhibitions and discover how one small town made big contributions to the World War II Allied victory. This multi-site display is a collaborative project between the Upson Historical Society and the Thomaston-Upson Archives to tell the story of the endurance and mettle of the Greatest…
“Thomaston Goes to War on the Homefront” 