Washington in Wilkes County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Holly Court
Photographed By David Seibert, November 15, 2009
1. Holly Court Marker
This structure combines two separate houses. The back part probably dates from 1817; the front was moved by oxcart from 7 miles out in the County by Dr. Fielding Ficklen in the 1840’s. In this house, Mrs. Jefferson Davis and her two children spent a few days awaiting President Davis’ arrival after the fall of Richmond.
Dr. James Pettigrew Boyce, Co-founder and first President of the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Louisville, Ky., married Elizabeth L. Ficklen here, Dec. 20, 1848.
Erected 1957 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 157-13.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Education • Settlements & Settlers • War, US Civil • Women. In addition, it is included in the Georgia Historical Society series list. A significant historical date for this entry is December 20, 1848.
Location. 33° 44.067′ N, 82° 44.183′ W. Marker is in Washington, Georgia, in Wilkes County. Marker is at the intersection of South Alexander Avenue and Water Street, on the right when traveling north on South Alexander Avenue. Touch for map. Marker
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A different marker also named Holly Court (within shouting distance of this marker); 1893 Victorian (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Manse (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Norris House (about 400 feet away); 1888 Parsonage (about 500 feet away); Campbell Home (about 500 feet away); Mary Willis Library (about 700 feet away); Washington Presbyterian Church (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Washington.
Photographed By Brian Scott, September 13, 2015
2. Holly Court Marker
Photographed By David Seibert, November 15, 2009
3. Holly Court House and Marker
Photographed By David Seibert, November 15, 2009
4. Holly Court Marker
The marker was originally installed on the pole in the foreground; it has been moved to the yard of the home where it can more easily be seen.
Photographed By Brian Scott, September 13, 2015
5. Holly Court Marker
Photographed By David Seibert, March 22, 2003
6. Holly Court
Before the marker was relocated to the yard
Photographed By Brian Scott, September 13, 2015
7. Holly Court
Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2020. It was originally submitted on December 23, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 971 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on December 23, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. 2. submitted on April 25, 2016, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. 3, 4. submitted on December 23, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. 5. submitted on April 25, 2016, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. 6. submitted on December 23, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. 7. submitted on April 25, 2016, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
