“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….
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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 Homefront” 