Washington in Wilkes County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
City Hall
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, June 11, 2022
1. City Hall Marker
Incorporated January 23rd 1780
First incorporated city
in the United States
named for
our first president
Elevation 619 feet
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Political Subdivisions. A significant historical date for this entry is January 23, 1780.
Location. 33° 44.149′ N, 82° 44.363′ W. Marker is in Washington, Georgia, in Wilkes County. It is at the intersection of East Liberty Street and Spring Street, on the right when traveling east on East Liberty Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 102 E Liberty St, Washington GA 30673, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Georgia’s Piedmont. It is also in the American South and specifically in the Deep South. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture, one of the original Thirteen Colonies, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: First Methodist Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Original Town Lot #36 (within shouting distance of this marker); 1878 Medical Office (within shouting distance of this marker); Cleveland's Corner (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); William Dearing (about 300 feet away); Post Office (about 300 feet away); Stage Coach Inn (about 300 feet away); Old Vault of the Citizens National Bank (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Washington.
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Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, June 11, 2022
2. City Hall Marker
Featured marker is on the right.
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, June 11, 2022
3. Washington, Georgia City Hall
The Classical Revival building, constructed in 1917, originally was a post office.
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 507 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 15, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. 3. submitted on June 16, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
