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CALLAWAY PLANTATION
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| 5 MI WEST OF WASHINGTON ON US-78 |
| 706.678.7060 |
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Constructed in 1869, this mansion was the focal point
of a 3,000 acre cotton plantation that stretched
as far as the eye could see in all directions.
The home remains virtually unaltered. |
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KETTLE CREEK BATTLE FIELD
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LOCATED OFF HWY 44
8 MILES SW of WASHINGTON |
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The histories of Georgia describe Kettle Creek as
one of the most important battles fought in the State
prior to the Civil War. |
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MARY WILLIS LIBRARY
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| 204 EAST LIBERTY STREET |
| 706.678.7736 |
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Founded in 1888
by Dr. Francis T. Willis in memory of his daughter |
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ROBERT TOOMBS HOUSE
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| 216 EAST ROBERT TOOMBS AVENUE |
| 706.678.2226 |
| WWW.GASTATEPARKS.ORG/INFO/RTOOMBS |
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Robert Toombs, born in Wilkes County in 1810,
was a powerful and robust personality, one of the most
dramatic figures in Georgia history. |
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WASHINGTON HISTORICAL MUSEUM
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| 308 EAST ROBERT TOOMBS AVENUE |
| 706.678.2105 |
| www.historyofwilkes.org |
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An 1857 house is home to the Washington Historical Museum.
The musem boasts a large collection featuring Civil War relics,
Indian artifacts, and a recreation of 19th century home life. |
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