Augusta in Richmond County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
General George Washington
Photographed by Mike Stroud, July 2008
1. General George Washington Marker
of
General
George Washington
Guest of Our City
1791
Placed By Elizabeth Washington Chapter
D.A.R.
1932
Erected 1932 by Elizabeth Washington Chapter D.A.R.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Patriots & Patriotism • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution, the Former U.S. Presidents: #01 George Washington, and the George Washington Slept Here series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1791.
Location. 33° 28.319′ N, 81° 57.751′ W. Marker is in Augusta, Georgia, in Richmond County. It is at the intersection of Greene St and 6th St, on the left when traveling west on Greene St. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Augusta GA 30901, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the American South. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, the Western Hemisphere, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once one of the original Thirteen Colonies and also the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Army National Guard (within shouting distance of this marker); Lafayette's Tour (within shouting distance of this marker); The Signers' Monument (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Richmond County (about 300 feet away); Paul Fitzsimmons Eve
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Additional keywords. Washington's Southern Tour
Photographed by Mike Stroud, 2008
2. General George Washington Marker, looking east on Greene St.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 17, 2019. It was originally submitted on July 30, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 2,339 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 30, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
