Thomas E. Watson House

The birthplace, the antebellum, and the historic home of Senator Thomas E. Watson, Georgia's foremost trial attorney and Populist statesman. Hickory Hill is open Monday through Friday for guided tours.

The Watson-Brown Foundation owns three main historic homes in Thomson, Georgia: the Thomas E. Watson Birthplace, the Thomas E. Watson House, and Hickory Hill. They are within walking distance of one another. Each is restored and available for tours.

The Watson-Brown Foundation, a nonprofit Georgia corporation, was created primarily to provide "college opportunities for underprivileged boys and girls in the local area." You may contact their staff for answers to questions concerning scholarships and grants. Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (Monday - Friday) EST

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