Near Washington in Wilkes County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Walnut Hill Academy
Erected 1958 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 157-28.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Education • Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the Georgia Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1788.
Location. 33° 47.48′ N, 82° 45.433′ W. Marker is near Washington, Georgia, in Wilkes County. Marker is on Tignall Road (Georgia Route 17) ¼ mile south of Twin Oaks Church Road, on the right when traveling north. 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 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. The Rev. John Springer (a few steps from this marker); The Cedars (approx. 3.7 miles away); Site of Wilkes County Academy (approx. 3.7 miles away); Jesse Mercer’s Home (approx. 3.7 miles away); Fort Washington Park (approx. 3.8 miles away); Pembroke (approx. 3.8 miles away); Old Wilkes County Jail (approx. 3.8 miles away); Planters Hotel (approx. 3.8 miles away); 1840 Classic Revival (approx. 3.8 miles away); Hill-Irvin-Harris House (approx. 3.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Washington.
Also see . . .
1. John Forsyth. John Forsyth, Sr. (October 22, 1780 – October 21, 1841) was a 19th-century American politician from Georgia. (Submitted on November 12, 2015, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.)
2. Nicholas Ware. Nicholas Ware (1769 – September 7, 1824) was a United States Senator from Georgia. (Submitted on November 12, 2015, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.)
3. Jesse Mercer. Jesse Mercer (1769-1841) was a prominent Baptist minister and namesake of Mercer University in the U.S. state of Georgia. (Submitted on November 12, 2015, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.)
Credits. This page was last revised on November 17, 2019. It was originally submitted on December 16, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 932 times since then and 45 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on December 16, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. 2. submitted on November 12, 2015, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. 3, 4. submitted on December 16, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. 5, 6, 7, 8. submitted on November 12, 2015, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.