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Gilbert-Alexander House
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By David Seibert, November 14, 2009 | |
| | | 1. Gilbert-Alexander House Marker | | |
Inscription. In the 1780’s Felix and William Gilbert, Virginians, camped in a beautiful grove here and were so pleased with the scenery that they returned later to take land grants. In 1808 they erected the brick portion of this house, one of the oldest brick structures north of Augusta. Their descendents are the only families who have occupied it. The burial grounds on the property attest the continuity of the family for more than 150 years.
The Alexanders, descendants of the Gilberts, served with distinction in the War Between the States. Porter Alexander, who lived here, was a Brigadier General of Artillery in the Confederate Army.
Erected 1953 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 157-3.)
Location. 33° 44.335′ N, 82° 44.122′ W. Marker is in Washington, Georgia, in Wilkes County. Marker is on Alexander Drive 0 miles from North Alexander Avenue, on the left when traveling east. Click for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 211 Alexander Drive, Washington GA 30673, United States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Home of Sarah Hillhouse (approx. 0.2 miles away); Toombs-Anderson House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Washington Presbyterian Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Dyson House (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Episcopal Church of the Mediator (approx. 0.2 miles away); Fort Washington Park (approx. 0.2 miles away); First Presbyterian Ordination in Georgia (approx. 0.2 miles away); Site of Presbyterian Poplar (approx. 0.2 miles away). Click for a list of all markers in Washington. |
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By David Seibert, November 15, 2009 | |
| | | 2. Gilbert-Alexander House Marker | | The home as viewed from Alexander Drive | | |
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By David Seibert, November 15, 2009 | |
| | | 3. Gilbert-Alexander House | | The home is private, and not open to the public | | |
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Credits. This page originally submitted on December 5, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 576 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 5, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
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