Washington in Wilkes County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Cleveland's Corner
c. 1840
Photographed by Brian Scott, September 13, 2015
1. Cleveland's Corner Marker
his mercantile establishment.
Late 19th Century, owned by
entrepreneur T.M. Green.
Erected by Wilkes-Washington Historic Foundation.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1840.
Location. 33° 44.2′ N, 82° 44.367′ W. Marker is in Washington, Georgia, in Wilkes County. It is at the intersection of West Robert Toombs Ave (U.S. 72) and Spring Street (State Highway 47) on West Robert Toombs Ave. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2 West Robert Toombs Avenue, 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 10 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: 1878 Medical Office (a few steps from this marker); William Dearing (within shouting distance of this marker); Post Office (within shouting distance of this marker); Busy Bee Cafe (within shouting distance of this marker); Corner Drug Store (within shouting distance of this marker); Washington-Wilkes Firsts (within shouting distance of this marker); Black Patriots Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); Original Town Lot #36
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Photographed by Brian Scott, September 13, 2015
2. Cleveland's Corner Marker
Photographed by Brian Scott, September 13, 2015
3. Cleveland's Corner
Credits. This page was last revised on January 10, 2025. It was originally submitted on April 12, 2016, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 463 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 12, 2016, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.
