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Gilbert-Alexander House

In the 1780s 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...

In the 1780s 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...

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Home of Robert Toombs

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,...

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,...

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Washington-Wilkes Historical Museum

This museum shows the splendors of plantation life in Georgia before the War Between the States, displays relics, mementos and keepsakes of the era that tried men`s souls, and adds a fine...

This museum shows the splendors of plantation life in Georgia before the War Between the States, displays relics, mementos and keepsakes of the era that tried men`s souls, and adds a fine...

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Home of Sarah Hillhouse

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...

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...

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Old Inn Site

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...

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...

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Campbell Home

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...

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...

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The Cedars

The high hill on which The Cedars stands was a home - site for the Indians before the arrival of white men. Not long after the Revolutionary War, Anthony Poulin, a Frenchman of noble Birth who...

The high hill on which The Cedars stands was a home - site for the Indians before the arrival of white men. Not long after the Revolutionary War, Anthony Poulin, a Frenchman of noble Birth...

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Smyrna Churchyard

This burying ground was laid out in 1788 when Sir John Talbot gave two acres of his vast estate for use as a Presbyterian Church and churchyard. Sir John was descended from the Early of...

This burying ground was laid out in 1788 when Sir John Talbot gave two acres of his vast estate for use as a Presbyterian Church and churchyard. Sir John was descended from the Early of...

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Holly Court

Holly Court Two 1830s Houses Federal Plainstyle 1840s Dr Fielding Ficklen plantation house moved here by oxcart from Ficklen, joined to existing house, portico added. 1864 Mrs Jefferson Davis &...

Holly Court Two 1830s Houses Federal Plainstyle 1840s Dr Fielding Ficklen plantation house moved here by oxcart from Ficklen, joined to existing house, portico added. 1864 Mrs Jefferson Davis...

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1820 Early Classic Revival House

Early Classical Revival house with a full daylight English basement unpainted for 100 years. Constructed of hand planed virgin pine — 1934 Oliver S. Dyson, Founder Wilkes Telephone & Electric Co....

Early Classical Revival house with a full daylight English basement unpainted for 100 years. Constructed of hand planed virgin pine — 1934 Oliver S. Dyson, Founder Wilkes Telephone & Electric Co....

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1898 Greek Revival Style

C 1898 Greek Revival Style Built by John Lowe wide central staircase with East and West stairs from midway landing to second floor hall. Rear hall circles under staircase landing to back porch....

C 1898 Greek Revival Style Built by John Lowe wide central staircase with East and West stairs from midway landing to second floor hall. Rear hall circles under staircase landing to back...

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Independence United Methodist Church

Old Independence Church, built for all denominations, was situated near the campground across the road from its present site. The Methodists organized a membership and claimed the church. The...

Old Independence Church, built for all denominations, was situated near the campground across the road from its present site. The Methodists organized a membership and claimed the church. The...

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1828 Chandler-Irvin

1828 Daniel Chandler, Lawyer Married the daughter of Duncan G. Campbell owner of the land and built a two-story farm house 1835 Isaiah Tucker Irvin II Commander Wilkes Guards Speaker of the...

1828 Daniel Chandler, Lawyer Married the daughter of Duncan G. Campbell owner of the land and built a two-story farm house 1835 Isaiah Tucker Irvin II Commander Wilkes Guards Speaker of the...

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1800s - 1838 Plantation Manor House

1800s 1838 Plantation Manor House located 9M west near Beaverdam Creek Relocated here W-WHF Plaque courtesy Lat34North.com. Original page, with additional info, here. Photo credit: David Seibert.

1800s 1838 Plantation Manor House located 9M west near Beaverdam Creek Relocated here W-WHF Plaque courtesy Lat34North.com. Original page, with additional info, here. Photo credit: David Seibert.

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1817 Site of first Wilks County Courthouse

Site of 1817 Wilks County Courthouse Two – Story brick Federal – Style Frederick Ball, Architect Razed 1904 Plaque courtesy Lat34North.com. Original page, with additional info, here. Photo credit:...

Site of 1817 Wilks County Courthouse Two – Story brick Federal – Style Frederick Ball, Architect Razed 1904 Plaque courtesy Lat34North.com. Original page, with additional info, here. Photo credit:...

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1903 Queen Anne Style

1903 Queen and style built by Dr. Willie Hill. Center chimney serves five fireplaces. Heart of pine floors. 12’ ceilings, forty-five Windows, 12” thick inside walls. W-WHF Plaque courtesy...

1903 Queen and style built by Dr. Willie Hill. Center chimney serves five fireplaces. Heart of pine floors. 12’ ceilings, forty-five Windows, 12” thick inside walls. W-WHF Plaque...

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1903 Cupola Twin Chimneys

1903 Cupola twin chimneys wraparound veranda curved brick walkway basket weave pattern 7 feet wide 120 feet long W-WHF Plaque courtesy Lat34North.com. Original page, with additional info, here....

1903 Cupola twin chimneys wraparound veranda curved brick walkway basket weave pattern 7 feet wide 120 feet long W-WHF Plaque courtesy Lat34North.com. Original page, with additional info, here....

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Pope's Chapel United Methodist Church

The Methodist Society, which was later organized into Pope´s Chapel Church, was first organized in August 1786 by Thomas Humphries at the home of James Marks located in what is now Elbert County...

The Methodist Society, which was later organized into Pope´s Chapel Church, was first organized in August 1786 by Thomas Humphries at the home of James Marks located in what is now Elbert...

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Wilkes County Courthouses

1780 – 1785 west side, Micajah Williamson’s Tavern. 1785 – 1786 100’ South, log. 1786 – 1804 150’ South, clapboard Chisholm, architect. 1804 – 1817 E., commissioners purchased Fredinand Phinizy’s...

1780 – 1785 west side, Micajah Williamson’s Tavern. 1785 – 1786 100’ South, log. 1786 – 1804 150’ South, clapboard Chisholm, architect. 1804 – 1817 E., commissioners purchased Fredinand Phinizy’s...

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Washington Wilkes First

1775 First stone marker indicating George III land grant Fort Washington Park 1777 First county named in Georgia’s first constitution 1779 First African-American Revolutionary hero in the South....

1775 First stone marker indicating George III land grant Fort Washington Park 1777 First county named in Georgia’s first constitution 1779 First African-American Revolutionary hero in the...

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