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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMH0F_first-presbyterian-ordination-in-georgia_Washington-GA.html
In the shade of a giant poplar tree which stood 200 feet East of this spot, on the 22nd of July, 1790, the Rev. John Springer was ordained to the Presbyterian ministry and installed Pastor of Smyrna, Providence and Washington churches. This was th…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMGZV_campbell-home_Washington-GA.html
This was once the home of two distinguished Georgians — father and son. Duncan G. Campbell was noted for drafting the treaty that removed the Cherokee Indians from Georgia and also for introducing in the Georgia Legislature the first bil…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMGZU_first-court-north-of-augusta_Tignall-GA.html
Near here, in the home of Jacob McLendon, the first Court held north of Augusta convened August 25, 1779, by order of the Executive Council of Georgia. Absalom Bedell, Benjamin Catchings, William Downs were justices; Henry Monadue, Clerk; Joseph S…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMGZ8_1911-wilkes-county-jail_Washington-GA.html
On December 5, 1911, the first person was hanged on the third floor gallows. The hanging occured before the jail was dedicated in January 1912.
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…
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