Washington in Wilkes County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Gilbert-Alexander House
Photographed by David Seibert, November 14, 2009
1. Gilbert-Alexander House Marker
In the 1780s Felix and William Gilbert, Virginians, camped in a beautiful grove here and were so pleased with the scenery that they returned later to take land grants. In 1808 they erected the brick portion of this house, one of the oldest brick structures north of Augusta. Their descendents are the only families who have occupied it. The burial grounds on the property attest the continuity of the family for more than 150 years.
The Alexanders, descendants of the Gilberts, served with distinction in the War Between the States. Porter Alexander, who lived here, was a Brigadier General of Artillery in the Confederate Army.
Erected 1953 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 157-3.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Exploration • Settlements & Settlers • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Georgia Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1808.
Location. 33° 44.335′ N, 82° 44.122′ W. Marker is in Washington, Georgia, in Wilkes County. It is on Alexander Drive 0 miles North Alexander
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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 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 10 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Home of Sarah Hillhouse (approx. 0.2 miles away); Toombs-Anderson House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Washington Presbyterian Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Dyson House (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Episcopal Church of the Mediator (approx. 0.2 miles away); Fort Washington Park (approx. 0.2 miles away); First Presbyterian Ordination in Georgia (approx. 0.2 miles away); Site of Presbyterian Poplar (approx. 0.2 miles away); Tarver-Maynard House
Photographed by Brian Scott, September 13, 2015
2. Gilbert-Alexander House Marker
Also see . . .
1. Edward Porter Alexander. Wikipedia entry:
Edward Porter Alexander (May 26, 1835 April 28, 1910) was a military engineer, railroad executive, planter, and author. He served first as an officer in the United States Army and later, during the American Civil War (18611865), in the Confederate Army, rising to the rank of brigadier general. (Submitted on November 15, 2015, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.)
2. Edward Porter Alexander. American Battlefield Trust website entry:
Edward Porter Alexander was one of only three Confederate officers to rise to the rank of general in the artillery branch. Respected by some of the Confederacys most important commanders, Alexander would participate in nearly every major campaign in the eastern theatre, contributing substantially to the armys greatest successes and sharing in its bitterest defeats. (Submitted on November 15, 2015, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.)
Photographed by Brian Scott, September 13, 2015
3. Gilbert-Alexander House Marker
Photographed by Brian Scott, September 13, 2015
4. Gilbert-Alexander House Marker
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5. Edward Porter Alexander (1835 – 1910)
Photographed by David Seibert, November 15, 2009
6. Gilbert-Alexander House Marker
The home as viewed from Alexander Drive
Photographed by David Seibert, November 15, 2009
7. Gilbert-Alexander House
The home is private, and not open to the public
Photographed by Brian Scott, September 13, 2015
8. Gilbert-Alexander House
Mostly Hidden by Trees
Mostly Hidden by Trees
Photographed by Brian Scott, September 13, 2015
9. Tree-lined Drive Leading to the Gilbert-Alexander House
Credits. This page was last revised on October 17, 2021. It was originally submitted on December 5, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 2,925 times since then and 68 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on December 5, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on November 15, 2015, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. 6, 7. submitted on December 5, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. 8, 9. submitted on November 15, 2015, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
