Washington in Wilkes County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)

Home of Robert Toombs

Photographed By David Seibert, November 15, 2009

1. Home of Robert Toombs Marker

Inscription. This was the home of Robert Toombs -- planter, lawyer, and distinguished Southern statesman. Born July 2, 1810, Robert Toombs was educated at Franklin College, Georgia, at Union College, New York, and at the University of Virginia. He was a member of the Georgia House of Representatives, 1837-1840, 1842-1845; of the United States House of Representatives 1845-1853; of the United States Senate from 1853 until his resignation in 1861. He served as Secretary of State, C.S.A., resigning to become a Brigadier General in the Confederate Army. He was a member of the Constitutional Convention in 1877.

Robert Toombs died in this house on December 15, 1885, an “Unreconstructed Rebel.” After his death this became the home of his devoted niece, Mrs. Frank Colley.

This marker replaces one erected by the Children of the Confederacy of Georgia in June 1941.

Erected 1959 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 157-30.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Government & Politics • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Georgia Historical Society, and the National Historic Landmarks series lists. A significant historical month for this entry is June 1941.

Location. 33° 44.185′

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N, 82° 44.044′ W. Marker is in Washington, Georgia, in Wilkes County. Marker is at the intersection of East Robert Toombs Avenue (Business U.S. 78) and Poplar Drive (Georgia Route 17), on the right when traveling east on East Robert Toombs Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 216 East Robert Toombs Avenue, 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. Tarver-Maynard House (a few steps from this marker); Dyson House (within shouting distance of this marker); Queen Anne Style (within shouting distance of this marker); The Episcopal Church of the Mediator (within shouting distance of this marker); Toombs-Anderson House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Sims-Beggs House (about 300 feet away); Wisteria Hall (about 300 feet away); K.A. Wilheit House (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Washington.

Photographed By Brian Scott, September 13, 2015

2. Home of Robert Toombs Marker

Robert Toombs Signs and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By AGS Media, October 2, 2009

3. Robert Toombs Signs and Marker

The view looking west along East Robert Toombs Avenue shows the marker accompanied by signs for the Robert Toombs House Museum and gift shop.

Home of Robert Toombs image. Click for full size.

Photographed By David Seibert, November 15, 2009

4. Home of Robert Toombs

National Historic Landmark Plaque image. Click for full size.

Photographed By David Seibert, November 15, 2009

5. National Historic Landmark Plaque

The Robert Toombs House was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1978.

Natl. Historic Landmark Plaque at the Robert Toombs House image. Click for full size.

Photographed By AGS Media, October 2, 2009

6. Natl. Historic Landmark Plaque at the Robert Toombs House

In addition to being a National Historic Landmark, the home is one of the contributing structures in the East Robert Toombs Historic District, which was listed with the National Register of Historic Places in 1972. The city of Washington, GA contains five National Historic Districts.

Robert Toombs Home and Museum image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Brian Scott, September 13, 2015

7. Robert Toombs Home and Museum

Photographed By Brian Scott, September 13, 2015

8. Robert Toombs Home and Museum

Hon. Robert Toombs of GA image. Click for full size.

Library of Congress

9. Hon. Robert Toombs of GA

between 1870 and 1880, Brady-Handy Collection

Credits. This page was last revised on December 4, 2020. It was originally submitted on December 16, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 1,502 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on December 16, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. 2. submitted on April 24, 2016, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. 3. submitted on June 10, 2010, by Glenn Sheffield of Tampa, Florida. 4. submitted on December 16, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. 5. submitted on December 17, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. 6. submitted on June 10, 2010, by Glenn Sheffield of Tampa, Florida. 7, 8. submitted on April 24, 2016, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. 9. submitted on October 1, 2020, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.