Georgia Washington School - The Historical Marker Database
Feb 27, 2014 · Georgia Washington was born a slave November 23, 1851 in Virginia. (A historical marker located in Pike Road in Montgomery County, Alabama.) Miss Georgia Washington founded the Peoples Village School for black students on this site in 1893.
Washington-Wilkes Firsts - The Historical Marker Database
Nov 15, 2009 · 1775 First stone marker indicating George III land grant Fort Washington Park 1777 First county named in Georgia’s first constitution 1779 First African-American Revolutionary hero in the South. Austin Dabney – Battle of Kettle Creek 1780 First city incorporated in the name of George Washington 1786-87 First Methodist Church in Georgia
Historical Markers and War Memorials in Washington County, …
Washington, Georgia’s ninth county and first in the nation to be named for George Washington, was created in 1784 for granting land to soldiers for Revolutionary War services. Court House Square, located on the old stage coach road from . . . — — Map (db m24690) HM
Washington’s Southern Tour - The Historical Marker Database
In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #01 George Washington, the George Washington Slept Here, and the Georgia Historical Society series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1791. Location. 32° 4.793′ N, 81° 5.489′ W. Marker is in Savannah, Georgia, in Chatham County Paid Advertisement
Photo: Grave of Georgia Washington located on school grounds.
Caption: Grave of Georgia Washington located on school grounds. Additional Description: Right photo: A native of Virginia, graduate of Hampton Institute. Matron of Indian Girls at Hampton Institute for 10 years. Founded People’s Village School, Mount Meigs, Alabama (Georgia Washington High School). 71 years of service to humanity.
Mary Willis Library - The Historical Marker Database
Feb 10, 2002 · 33° 44.143′ N, 82° 44.289′ W. Marker is in Washington, Georgia, in Wilkes County. It is at the intersection of East Liberty Street and South Jefferson Street, on the right when traveling east on East Liberty Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 204 East Liberty Street, Washington GA 30673, United States of America.
Washington's Southern Tour - The Historical Marker Database
During his Southern tour of 1791, President George Washington visited Augusta--at that time Georgia's capital--from May 18-21. Washington met with Governor Edward Telfair and other "principal gentlemen of the place," including George Walton and John Twiggs; attended a ball at Richmond Academy "at which there were between 60 & 70 well-dressed ...
Warthen - The Historical Marker Database
Oct 28, 2009 · Washington County, which once embraced all the territory from the Cherokee corner North, from the Ogeechee to the Oconee and the Liberty on the South, was surveyed in 1784. (A historical marker located in Warthen in Washington County, Georgia.)
Fort Washington Park - The Historical Marker Database
Marker is in Washington, Georgia, in Wilkes County. Marker is on West Square Street, 0 miles west of North Jefferson Street, on the left when traveling east. Fort Washington Park is behind the Wilkes County Courthouse. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Washington GA 30673, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Phillips Mills Baptist Church - The Historical Marker Database
Nov 15, 2009 · Washington, Georgia, in Wilkes County. It is at the intersection of Greensboro Road (Georgia Route 44) and Rocker Road (County Route 50), on the right when traveling west on Greensboro Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Washington GA 30673, United States of America. Touch for directions. Other nearby markers.