Augusta in Richmond County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)

General George Washington

Photographed By Mike Stroud, July 2008

1. General George Washington Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

To Honor The Memory
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 (DAR), 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. Marker 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.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Army National Guard (within shouting distance of this marker); The Signer's Monument (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line);

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Richmond County (about 300 feet away); Paul Fitzsimmons Eve (about 300 feet away); The Riot of May 11-12, 1970 (about 400 feet away); First Christian Church (about 500 feet away); Medical College Building (about 500 feet away); Old Medical College (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Augusta.

Additional keywords. Washington's Southern Tour

General George Washington Marker, looking east on Greene St. image. Click for full size.

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 1,795 times since then and 84 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.