Washington in Wilkes County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
1888 Parsonage
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, June 11, 2022
1. 1888 Parsonage Marker
Circuit
Petticoat Trim
1908 Elizabeth C. Meriwether
1921 Florence McMekin
1933 Annie Mc. Reynolds
1970 Elizabeth Reynolds
Erected by Washington-Wilkes Historical Foundation.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1888.
Location. 33° 44.141′ N, 82° 44.21′ W. Marker is in Washington, Georgia, in Wilkes County. It is at the intersection of East Liberty Street and South Alexander Avenue, on the right when traveling east on East Liberty Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 212 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,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Norris House (within shouting distance of this marker); Campbell Home (within shouting distance of this marker); 1893 Victorian (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Mary Willis Library (about 400 feet away); Holly Court (about 500 feet away); Duncan G. Cambell's First Law Office (about 500 feet away); Washington Presbyterian Church (about 500 feet away); Home of Sarah Hillhouse (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Washington.
Regarding 1888 Parsonage. The house, also known simply as The Parsonage, was built by the congregation of Independence Methodist Church.
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, June 11, 2022
2. 1888 Parsonage Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on September 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 16, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 709 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 16, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
