As one of the 13 original colonies, there is plenty of history in Georgia. You really don’t have to go far to find places that are steeped in age, from Civil War battlefields like that at Kennesaw Mountain to the cobblestone streets of Savannah. One particularly historical town in Georgia that’s often overlooked by history lovers is the city of Washington. It’s the county seat of Wilkes County and only has around 3,700 residents, but it’s got tons of historical buildings and museums that make it absolutely wonderful for a day trip.

For a small city, Washington holds several interesting designations. It was once the capital of the state during the Revolutionary War, under its original name of Heard's Fort. It also was the site of the Civil War's end, as the Confederacy voted to dissolve itself in Washington, Georgia.
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Walking through the city's beautiful downtown area is like being transported to another time.
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You'll see colorful old mansions...
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...Beautiful white churches...
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...And plenty of unique architecture!
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It's impossible to stroll through these streets and not think about all the lives that have lived here before.
Poplar Corner, 210 W Liberty St, Washington, GA 30673, USA
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Several of the buildings in the area are open for tours, like the Robert Toombs House State Historic Site. This house museum was once the residence of Robert Toombs, a U.S. Senator who was instrumental in demanding Georgia's secession during the Civil War.
Robert Toombs House Historic Site, 216 E Robert Toombs Ave, Washington, GA 30673, USA
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Another beautiful building in Washington, Georgia that's open for visitors is the Mary Willis Library. It was built in 1889 and was the first free library in Georgia.
Mary Willis Library, 204 E Liberty St, Washington, GA 30673, USA
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For more information about this historical city in Georgia, check out the Downtown Washington, Georgia Facebook.

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