Washington Slept Here

Washington Slept Here (HMAQ6)

Location: Sylvania, GA 30467 Screven County
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Country: United States of America
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N 32° 43.232', W 81° 29.602'

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"Monday, May 16th, 1791" wrote President George Washington in his diary as he recorded the date of his lodging in the Inn of Stephen Calfrey Pearce, 200 yards [note: direction stricken from marker] of this marker. Being forewarned, the Pearces had made lavish preparation for the entertainment of their distinguished guest and his party. Mrs. Pearce was famous for her cooking and Mr. Pearce for his story telling. The President enjoyed both immensely and praised gratefully the hospitality of the Inn Keepers who would accept no payment from the President of the United States.
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HM NumberHMAQ6
Series This marker is part of the George Washington Slept Here series, and the Georgia: Georgia Historical Society/Commission series.
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Marker Number124-10
Year Placed1953
Placed ByGeorgia Historical Commission
Marker ConditionNo reports yet
Date Added Wednesday, September 10th, 2014 at 3:18pm PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)17S E 453766 N 3620413
Decimal Degrees32.72053333, -81.49336667
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 32° 43.232', W 81° 29.602'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds32° 43' 13.92" N, 81° 29' 36.12" W
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Area Code(s)912
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 873 Newington Hwy, Sylvania GA 30467, US
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