Washington in Wilkes County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)

The Cedars

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Photographed By David Seibert, November 15, 2009

1. The Cedars Marker

Inscription.
The high hill on which The Cedars stands was a home - site for the Indians before the arrival of white men. Not long after the Revolutionary War, Anthony Poulin, a Frenchman of noble birth who came to the aid of the Georgians against the British, built The Cedars. His son, Dr. T.N. Poulin, accompanied LaFayette on his visit to Georgia in 1825 as a personal physician.

There are 20 rooms in the present house, two kitchens and parlors stretching to 90 feet. In the spacious dinning room are many panes of handblown glass. A cabinet contains a pair of Gen. Cornwallis’s knee buckles.

Erected 1953 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 157-6.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Native Americans • Notable Buildings • Settlements & Settlers • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Georgia Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1825.

Location. 33° 44.449′ N, 82° 44.265′ W. Marker is in Washington, Georgia, in Wilkes County. Marker is at the intersection of Sims Street and North Jefferson Street, on the right when traveling west on Sims Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Washington GA 30673, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 10 other markers are within walking

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distance of this marker. Fort Washington Park (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Gilbert-Alexander House (approx. 0.2 miles away); 1911 Wilkes County Jail (approx. 0.2 miles away); Wilkes County Courthouses (approx. 0.2 miles away); Remodeled 1959 (approx. 0.2 miles away); Washington Square (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Dissolution of the Confederate Government (approx. 0.2 miles away); In Memory of Cpl. M. Philip Scarborough, USMC (approx. 0.2 miles away); Wilkes County (approx. 0.2 miles away); Last Cabinet Meeting of the C.S.A. (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Washington.

Photographed By Brian Scott, September 13, 2015

2. The Cedars Marker

Photographed By David Seibert, November 15, 2009

3. The Cedars Marker

Photographed By David Seibert, November 15, 2009

4. The Cedars Marker

Photographed By Brian Scott, September 13, 2015

5. The Cedars Marker

Photographed By David Seibert, November 15, 2009

6. The Cedars

Portions of the house date from c. 1790, with later Victorian additions

Photographed By Brian Scott, September 13, 2015

7. The Cedars Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on December 5, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 1,416 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on December 5, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. 2. submitted on November 16, 2015, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. 3, 4. submitted on December 5, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. 5. submitted on November 16, 2015, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. 6. submitted on December 5, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. 7. submitted on November 16, 2015, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.