Washington in Wilkes County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Original Site of Almar Manufacturing Company
Photographed by Brian Scott, September 13, 2015
1. Original Site of Almar Manufacturing Company Marker
Original site of
Almar
Manufacturing Company
Located on the second
floor of this building.
The heavy machinery
& materials caused the
floor to collapse in 1949.
Almar became one of
the largest producers
of plastic raincoats
in the United States.
Founders
Alfred Moses
1914-1992
Margo Auerback Moses
1920-1959
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1946.
Location. 33° 44.25′ N, 82° 44.317′ W. Marker is in Washington, Georgia, in Wilkes County. It is on East Square, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 23 East Square, 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 Abraham Simon's Store (here, next to this marker); Princess Theatre (a few steps from this marker); Washington City Hall & Fire Station (within shouting distance of this marker); Oldest Brick Store (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of 1817 Wilkes County Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Last Cabinet Meeting (within shouting
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Photographed by Brian Scott, September 13, 2015
2. Original Site of Almar Manufacturing Company Marker
Photographed by Brian Scott, September 13, 2015
3. Original Site of Almar Manufacturing Company Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on April 22, 2016, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,209 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 22, 2016, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.
