Excursion: Ochlocknee, GA | Saturday, July 25, 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Hit the road with the Thomasville History Center on March 14 as we continue our 2026 Excursions series with a day trip to Ochlocknee, Georgia. Explore historic towns of Old Thomas County, go behind the scenes of churches and homes, and discover what makes our region unique alongside your fellow history lovers.
The community of Ochlocknee was first settled by American citizens as early as the 1810s but wasn’t chartered until the 1870s. Named after the river of the same name, the town sits just below the Ochlocknee Following the Civil War, more and more people moved to the area to start small farms. When the railroad line came through town, settlement drew in and formed the downtown we see today. Today, the town boasts a population of around 700 with aneconomy focused on agriculture and industry.
Transportation is provided, with the option to drive separately if preferred. Lunch is not included. Tickets are available for purchase online, and a detailed itinerary will be shared with registered participants closer to the excursion date.
Hit the road with the Thomasville History Center on March 14 as we continue our 2026 Excursions series with a day trip to Ochlocknee, Georgia. Explore historic towns of Old Thomas County, go behind the scenes of churches and homes, and discover what makes our region unique alongside your fellow history lovers.
The community of Ochlocknee was first settled by American citizens as early as the 1810s but wasn’t chartered until the 1870s. Named after the river of the same name, the town sits just below the Ochlocknee Following the Civil War, more and more people moved to the area to start small farms. When the railroad line came through town, settlement drew in and formed the downtown we see today. Today, the town boasts a population of around 700 with aneconomy focused on agriculture and industry.
Transportation is provided, with the option to drive separately if preferred. Lunch is not included. Tickets are available for purchase online, and a detailed itinerary will be shared with registered participants closer to the excursion date.
Pre-registration is required:
https://brushfire.com/thomasvillehistorycenter/excursion
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Thomasville, GA 31792 United States