Washington in Wilkes County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Gilbert-Alexander House
Photographed By David Seibert, November 14, 2009
1. Gilbert-Alexander House Marker
In the 1780’s Felix and William Gilbert, Virginians, camped in a beautiful grove here and were so pleased with the scenery that they returned later to take land grants. In 1808 they erected the brick portion of this house, one of the oldest brick structures north of Augusta. Their descendents are the only families who have occupied it. The burial grounds on the property attest the continuity of the family for more than 150 years.
The Alexanders, descendants of the Gilberts, served with distinction in the War Between the States. Porter Alexander, who lived here, was a Brigadier General of Artillery in the Confederate Army.
Erected 1953 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 157-3.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Exploration • Settlements & Settlers • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Georgia Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1808.
Location. 33° 44.335′ N, 82° 44.122′ W. Marker is in Washington, Georgia, in Wilkes County. Marker is on Alexander Drive, 0 miles North Alexander Avenue, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 211 Alexander Drive, Washington GA 30673, United States of America. Touch for directions.
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Also see . . .
1. Edward Porter Alexander. Wikipedia entry:
Edward Porter Alexander (May 26, 1835 – April 28, 1910) was a military engineer, railroad executive, planter, and author. He served first as an officer in the United States Army and later, during the American Civil War (1861–1865), in the Confederate Army, rising to the rank of brigadier general. (Submitted on November 15, 2015, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.)
2. Edward Porter Alexander. American Battlefield Trust website entry:
Edward Porter Alexander was one of only three Confederate officers to rise to the rank of general in the artillery branch. Respected by some of the Confederacy’s most important commanders, Alexander would participate in nearly every major campaign in the eastern theatre,
Photographed By Brian Scott, September 13, 2015
2. Gilbert-Alexander House Marker
Photographed By Brian Scott, September 13, 2015
3. Gilbert-Alexander House Marker
Photographed By Brian Scott, September 13, 2015
4. Gilbert-Alexander House Marker
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5. Edward Porter Alexander (1835 – 1910)
Photographed By David Seibert, November 15, 2009
6. Gilbert-Alexander House Marker
The home as viewed from Alexander Drive
Photographed By David Seibert, November 15, 2009
7. Gilbert-Alexander House
The home is private, and not open to the public
Photographed By Brian Scott, September 13, 2015
8. Gilbert-Alexander House
Mostly Hidden by Trees
Mostly Hidden by Trees
Photographed By Brian Scott, September 13, 2015
9. Tree-lined Drive Leading to the Gilbert-Alexander House
Credits. This page was last revised on October 17, 2021. It was originally submitted on December 5, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 2,019 times since then and 55 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on December 5, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on November 15, 2015, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. 6, 7. submitted on December 5, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. 8, 9. submitted on November 15, 2015, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
