Gilbert-Alexander House

Gilbert-Alexander House (HMGOT)

Location: Washington, GA 30673 Wilkes County
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Country: United States of America
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N 33° 44.335', W 82° 44.122'

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In the 1780's Felix and William Gilbert, Virginians, camped in a beautiful grove here and were so pleased with the scenery that they returned later to take land grants. In 1808 they erected the brick portion of this house, one of the oldest brick structures north of Augusta. Their descendents are the only families who have occupied it. The burial grounds on the property attest the continuity of the family for more than 150 years.

The Alexanders, descendants of the Gilberts, served with distinction in the War Between the States. Porter Alexander, who lived here, was a Brigadier General of Artillery in the Confederate Army.
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HM NumberHMGOT
Series This marker is part of the Georgia: Georgia Historical Society/Commission series
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Marker Number157-3
Year Placed1953
Placed ByGeorgia Historical Commission
Marker ConditionNo reports yet
Date Added Tuesday, September 2nd, 2014 at 5:11am PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)17S E 339244 N 3734560
Decimal Degrees33.73891667, -82.73536667
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 33° 44.335', W 82° 44.122'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds33° 44' 20.10" N, 82° 44' 7.32" W
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Area Code(s)706
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 201-299 Alexander Dr, Washington GA 30673, US
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