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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMGZ5_the-rev-john-springer_Washington-GA.html
The Rev. John Springer, 1744-1798, distinguished minister and educator, is buried in the garden on this plantation, Walnut Hill. A graduate of Princeton, he taught there and at Hampden-Sydney, and was first Rector of Cambridge College in South Car…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMGZ4_walnut-hill-academy_Washington-GA.html
Walnut Hill Academy, one of the famous schools of its time, was established in 1788 by the Rev. John Springer, in a building erected close to his house on this plantation. Among the Students taught by Mr. Springer at the Academy were John Forsyth,…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMGYZ_home-of-robert-toombs_Washington-GA.html
This was the home of Robert Toombs — planter, lawyer, and distinguished Southern statesman. Born July 2, 1810, Robert Toombs was educated at Franklin College, Georgia, at Union College, New York, and at the University of Virginia. He was a m…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMGYS_home-of-sarah-hillhouse_Washington-GA.html
This Federal style house was begun in 1814, by Sarah Porter Hillhouse who came to Washington in 1786, from Connecticut with her husband David. In 1801, David purchased the town's first newspaper The Monitor, and when he died in 1803, Sarah became …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMGY0_heards-fort_Washington-GA.html
Heard's Fort was designated the Seat of Government for Georgia on February 3, 1780. The Executive Council met and transacted the affairs of the State in this temporary Capital until early 1781. This designation was made by the Governor and Council…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMGXV_jefferson-davis_Washington-GA.html
On May 4, 1865, Jefferson Davis arrived in Washington where he performed what proved to be his last duties as President of the Confederate States of America. Shortly thereafter, with a small staff and escort, he departed enroute to the trans-Missi…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMGXD_phillips-mills-baptist-church_Washington-GA.html
On June 10th, 1785, 16 members met in a mill on this site owned by Joel Phillips, a Revolutionary soldier, and organized Phillips Mills Baptist Church. The Rev. Silas Mercer, leader of the group, became the first pastor of the church, and served i…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMGX4_old-inn-site_Washington-GA.html
This building stands on the site of one of the most popular inns of the early stagecoach days. Under it are the ancient handhewn timbers, hand made brick and massive beams of the inn basement. In the basement is the rock vault with heavy iron door…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMGWI_wilkes-county_Washington-GA.html
Wilkes County, an original County, was created by the Constitution of Feb. 5, 1777 from Creek and Cherokee Cessions of June 1, 1773. At first, it contained all of Oglethorpe, Elbert, Lincoln, and parts of Taliaferro, Hart, Warren, and Madison Coun…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMGVR_fishing-creek-baptist-church_Washington-GA.html
Fishing Creek Baptist Church, the second of this denomination to be constituted in the upcountry of Georgia, was organized in 1782, under the leadership of the Rev. Sanders Walker, who became its first pastor. It was one of five churches represent…