Washington in Wilkes County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Great Fire of 1837
Photographed by Brian Scott, September 13, 2015
1. Great Fire of 1837 Marker
1837
began in the Vickers
House at this site. The
fire destroyed much of
the downtown area
located on the south
and east sides of the
public square.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Disasters. A significant historical year for this entry is 1837.
Location. 33° 44.2′ N, 82° 44.317′ W. Marker is in Washington, Georgia, in Wilkes County. It is on West Robert Toombs Ave (U.S. 72), on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 16 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: Site of W.T. Fluker Gun Smith (here, next to this marker); Lowe Building (a few steps from this marker); Site of Wilkes County Opera House (a few steps from this marker); The White House (within shouting distance of this marker); One of Washington's Oldest Houses (within shouting distance of this marker); Medical Office (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);
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Photographed by Brian Scott, September 13, 2015
2. Great Fire of 1837 Marker
Photographed by Brian Scott, September 13, 2015
3. Great Fire of 1837 Marker
Far Left of Brick Building
Far Left of Brick 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 627 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 12, 2016, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.
