Washington in Wilkes County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Site of W.T. Fluker Gun Smith
Smith (1867-1877) and
Fluker & Brother Cotton
Gin Manufactory
1875-1895).
Also the location of
W.T. Johnson's first store.
A hardware store has
been located here
since 1884.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings.
Location. 33° 44.2′ N, 82° 44.317′ 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 at or near this postal address: 22 East Robert Toombs Avenue, 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. Great Fire of 1837 (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); Old Vault of the Citizens National Bank (within shouting distance of this marker); The White House (within shouting distance of this marker); One of Washington's Oldest Houses (within shouting distance of this marker); Stage Coach Inn (within shouting distance of this marker); Medical Office (within shouting distance of this marker); Washington Professional Baseball Team (within shouting distance of this marker); Jean Marie Chotard LaPlace Home Site (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Washington.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on April 14, 2016, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 376 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 14, 2016, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.