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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMVJB_clarkes-creek-encampment_Tignall-GA.html
At Clarke's Creek, near here, on the night of February 13, 1779, American troops commanded by Col. Elijah Clark, Col. John Dooley and Col. Andrew Pickens, encamped. Very early the next morning, they launched a surprise attack on the British forces…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMV5D_kettle-creek-battlefield_Washington-GA.html
Marker Front:The Patriots whose names appear on this marker are those who have been proved to have participated in the Battle of Kettle Creek on February 14, 1779.
Many brave men fought on this hallowed ground, some were wounded and others died…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMTRW_lowe-building_Washington-GA.html
Site of W.T. Fluker GunSmith (1867-1877) andFluker & Brother Cotton Gin Manufactory(1875-1895).Also the location ofW.T. Johnson's first store.A hardware store has been located heresince 1884
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMTPJ_norris-house_Washington-GA.html
1814One story structure built byJohn C. Leitner1835Archibald S. WingfieldAdded second floorwealthy merchant & planter1863David G. CottingGa. Secretary of Stateduring Reconstruction period1949Maj. General Lloyd D. BrownFederal style with square col…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMM3N_tarver-maynard-house_Washington-GA.html
Erected 1820Land granted to George Walton,signer of theDeclaration of Independence.Alexander H. Stephens,Vice Presidentof The Confederate States,boarded here in 1828 while a student at the Washington Academy.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMM18_wilkes-county-courthouses_Washington-GA.html
1780-1785 West side, Micajah Williamson's tavern.
1785-1786 100' South. Log.
1786-1804 150' South. Clapboard. John Chisholm, Architect.
1804-1817 East. Commissioners purchased Ferdinand Phinizy's two story residence.
1817-1904 125' Sou…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMM07_queen-anne-style_Washington-GA.html
1903 Queen Anne StyleBuilt by Dr. Willie Hill.Center chimney servesfive fireplaces.Heart of Pine floors,12' ceilings, 45 windows,12" thick inside walls.W-WHF
[ Second marker ]1903CupolaTwin chimneysWraparound verandaCurved brick walkwayBasket w…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMM05_holly-court_Washington-GA.html
Two 1830s HousesFederal Plainstyle
1840sDr Fielding Ficklen plantationhouse moved here by oxcartfrom Ficklen, joined to existinghouse, portico added.
1864Mrs Jefferson Davis &children spent days hereon flight south before lastCSA Cabinet mee…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMLZR_fort-washington-park_Washington-GA.html
Fort Washington Park is the site of a stockade built by the family of Stephen Heard, governor of Georgia - 1781. Cherokee and Creek Indians had ceded their land on June 1, 1773, and the settlers from Virginia arrived in December 1773.
During th…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMLUU_the-episcopal-church-of-the-mediator_Washington-GA.html
Organized c. 1868 byThe Reverend Joshua Knowles
Present building erected 1896