Washington in Wilkes County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
The White House
Photographed by Brian Scott, September 13, 2015
1. The White House Marker
Oldest Taverns
The White House
Was Located Here
Charles Bolton
Purchased the Tavern in
1820
from Thomas W. Sims
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1820.
Location. 33° 44.2′ N, 82° 44.3′ W. Marker is in Washington, Georgia, in Wilkes County. It 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: 23 East 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: One of Washington's Oldest Houses (here, next to this marker); Medical Office (here, next to this marker); Site of Wilkes County Opera House (a few steps from this marker); Duncan G. Cambell's First Law Office (within shouting distance of this marker); Great Fire of 1837 (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of W.T. Fluker Gun Smith (within shouting distance of this marker); Lowe Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Jean Marie Chotard LaPlace Home Site (within shouting distance of
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Photographed by Brian Scott, September 13, 2015
2. The White House Marker
Photographed by Brian Scott, September 13, 2015
3. The White House Marker
Left of the Door
Left of the Door
Credits. This page was last revised on January 10, 2025. It was originally submitted on April 17, 2016, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 434 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 17, 2016, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.
