Washington in Wilkes County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
African-American Commercial Center
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, June 11, 2022
1. African-American Commercial Center Marker
century
African American
commercial center
Early leaders were
Andrew & Toombs
McLendon
Erected by Washington-Wilkes Historical Foundation.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Industry & Commerce.
Location. 33° 44.222′ N, 82° 44.295′ W. Marker is in Washington, Georgia, in Wilkes County. Marker is on North Jefferson Street north of East Robert Toombs Avenue (Business U.S. 78), on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 101 E 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. Site of Wilkes County Opera House (within shouting distance of this marker); Jean Marie Chotard LaPlace Home Site (within shouting distance of this marker); Oldest Brick Store (within shouting distance of this marker); Medical Office (within shouting distance of this marker); The White House (within shouting distance of this marker); One of Washington's Oldest Houses (within shouting distance of this marker); Duncan G. Cambell's First Law Office
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Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, June 11, 2022
2. African-American Commercial Center Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2022. It was originally submitted on June 15, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 103 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on June 15, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. 2. submitted on June 16, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
