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What do all these people have in common?  They all spent the night in Thomasville Georgia, more than once.

As for President William McKinley, he began his 1895 campaign from Thomasville with the help of Marcus A. Hanna. Many a meeting of a political nature took place at the Hanna Estate. This was a winter home to the Hanna family, who had made their wealth in the Ohio iron and steel industries. Picture here is the restored home that once was a part of the McKinley whistle stop.

Jacqueline Kennedy came to Thomasville during her time of grief after her husband’s assassination. This was a time when she and the children seemed to completely disappear from public view and no one was telling where she was.  During her stay, not one photographer would train their lens on her or the children.   Thomasville residents learned that she was here after she attended Catholic mass at a very small little church.  The little church was moved from its original location and is now All Saints Episcopal Church.  

Joanne Woodward, made Thomasville her home until the second grade.   Knowing that Thomasville puts a lot of emphases on arts, culture and entertainment, I would not be surprised, if besides her mother, the culture here helped to encourage Ms. Woodward toward her theatrical career.

This is the little house that once was occupied by Joanne and her family.

wikipedia Joanne Woodward