Washington in Wilkes County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
William Dearing
Photographed By Brian Scott, September 13, 2015
1. William Dearing Marker
founder
Georgia Railroad
& Banking Co.
had a three story merchantile
business at this site
1818-1825
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical year for this entry is 1818.
Location. 33° 44.2′ N, 82° 44.35′ W. Marker is in Washington, Georgia, in Wilkes County. Marker is on East Robert Toombs Avenue (U.S. 72), on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Washington GA 30673, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 10 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Cleveland's Corner (within shouting distance of this marker); Stage Coach Inn (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Vault of the Citizens National Bank (within shouting distance of this marker); Black Patriots Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); Washington-Wilkes Firsts (within shouting distance of this marker); Washington Professional Baseball Team (within shouting distance of this marker); 1878 Medical Office (within shouting distance of this marker); Busy Bee Cafe (within shouting distance of this marker); Lowe Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Inn Site (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Washington.
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Photographed By Brian Scott, September 13, 2015
2. William Dearing Marker
Photographed By Brian Scott, September 13, 2015
3. Site of Dearing's Three-Story Building
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on April 12, 2016, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 431 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 12, 2016, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.
