Washington in Wilkes County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
One of Washington's Oldest Houses
1795
one of Washington's
oldest houses built
here by
Benjamin Branham.
Now located two
blocks directly
south.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1795.
Location. 33° 44.2′ N, 82° 44.3′ W. Marker is in Washington, Georgia, in Wilkes County. Marker is at the intersection of East Robert Toombs Avenue (U.S. 72) and North Jefferson Street, on the right when traveling west on East Robert Toombs Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 33 East Robert Toombs Avenue, Washington GA 30673, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 10 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The White House (here, next to this marker); Medical Office (here, next to this marker); Site of Wilkes County Opera House (a few steps from this marker); Duncan G. Cambell's First Law Office (within shouting distance of this marker); Great Fire of 1837 (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of W.T. Fluker Gun Smith (within shouting distance of this marker); Lowe Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Jean Marie Chotard LaPlace Home Site (within shouting distance of this marker); African-American Commercial Center (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Vault of the Citizens National Bank (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Washington.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on April 17, 2016, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 363 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 17, 2016, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.