Washington in Wilkes County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Site of Abraham Simon's Store
Photographed by Brian Scott, September 13, 2015
1. Site of Abraham Simon's Store Marker
Abraham Simon's Store
1815
He was a Georgia state
legislator, merchant
and tavern keeper. His
widow married Jessie
Mercer and his fortune
was used to endow
Mercer University.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1815.
Location. 33° 44.25′ N, 82° 44.317′ W. Marker is in Washington, Georgia, in Wilkes County. It is at the intersection of East Square and East Court Street, on the right when traveling north on East Square. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 25 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: Original Site of Almar Manufacturing Company (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 distance of this marker); Wilkes County Confederate Memorial
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Photographed by Brian Scott, September 13, 2015
2. Site of Abraham Simon's Store Marker
Photographed by Brian Scott, September 13, 2015
3. Site of Abraham Simon's Store Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on January 10, 2025. It was originally submitted on April 22, 2016, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 503 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 22, 2016, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.
