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

Holly Court

Photographed By David Seibert, November 15, 2009

1. Holly Court Marker

Inscription. Two 1830s Houses
Federal Plainstyle

1840s
Dr Fielding Ficklen plantation
house moved here by oxcart
from Ficklen, joined to existing
house, portico added.

1864
Mrs Jefferson Davis &
children spent days here
on flight south before last
CSA Cabinet meeting at courthouse W-WHF

Erected by Washington-Wilkes Historical Foundation.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Roads & Vehicles • Settlements & Settlers • War, US Civil • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1864.

Location. 33° 44.05′ N, 82° 44.183′ W. Marker is in Washington, Georgia, in Wilkes County. Marker is on South Alexander Street, 0 miles south of Water Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 301 S Alexander Street, Washington GA 30673, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A different marker also named Holly Court (within shouting distance of this marker); 1893 Victorian (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Manse (within shouting distance of this marker); Norris House (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); 1888 Parsonage

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(about 600 feet away); Campbell Home (about 600 feet away); Mary Willis Library (about 800 feet away); Washington Presbyterian Church (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Washington.

Also see . . . Holly Court. The home, now operated as a bed and breakfast. (Submitted on July 16, 2010, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia.)

Holly Court House and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By David Seibert, November 15, 2009

2. Holly Court House and Marker

The marker can be seen in the foreground (in the shadows)

Holly Court c. 1825 image. Click for full size.

Photographed By David Seibert, March 22, 2003

3. Holly Court c. 1825

Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2020. It was originally submitted on July 12, 2010, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 784 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 12, 2010, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.