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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1RN1_great-fire-of-1837_Washington-GA.html
The Great Fire of
1837
began in the Vickers
House at this site. The
fire destroyed much of
the downtown area
located on the south
and east sides of the
public square.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1RN0_old-vault-of-the-citizens-national-bank_Washington-GA.html
The Old Vault of the
Citizens National Bank
on main floor
founded
1907
during cotton boom
Liquidated in
1926
because the Boll Weevil
devastated cotton crops
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1RMT_post-office_Washington-GA.html
1884
The New Washington
Post Office
Also served as Mrs. Bode's
Confectionery
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1RMS_clevelands-corner_Washington-GA.html
Built by Aaron A. Cleveland for
his mercantile establishment.
Late 19th Century, owned by
entrepreneur T.M. Green.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1RMR_benson-block_Washington-GA.html
1895
This area known as the
Benson Block
named for the wealthy Irishman
James A. Benson
a cotton broker.
Was erected after the Great
Fire of 1895
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1RMQ_william-dearing_Washington-GA.html
William Dearing
founder
Georgia Railroad
& Banking Co.
had a three story merchantile
business at this site
1818-1825
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1RMP_stage-coach-inn_Washington-GA.html
Site of
Stage Coach
Inn
1850
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1RL0_busy-bee-cafe_Washington-GA.html
1896
Busy Bee Cafe
opened here in
1918
and operated for
50 years as a
Greek restaurant.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1RKP_slave-market_Washington-GA.html
Site of
Lewis Prudhomme's
Slave
Market
1795-1808
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1RKO_first-building_Washington-GA.html
First building
constructed after
the Great Fire of
1895
which destroyed
the entire west
square business
district.