Washington in Wilkes County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Hill-Irvin-Harris House
1874
Purchased 1877 by
Benjamin Screven Irvin,
first president of the Washington
Board of Education 1897
Mayor 1883-1889, 1896, 1899-1900
Erected by Washington-Wilkes Historical Foundation.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Government & Politics. A significant historical year for this entry is 1874.
Location. 33° 44.226′ N, 82° 44.63′ W. Marker is in Washington, Georgia, in Wilkes County. Marker is at the intersection of West Robert Toombs Avenue (Business U.S. 78) and Depot Street, on the right when traveling east on West Robert Toombs Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 206 W Robert Toombs Ave, Washington GA 30673, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 1840 Classic Revival (within shouting distance of this marker); 1877 Victorian (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Planters Hotel (about 500 feet away); Pembroke (about 700 feet away); The Tupper House (about 800 feet away); Tupper-Barnett House (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Barrows House Hotel (approx. 0.2 miles away); Site of the Episcopal Church of the Mediator (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Washington.
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