Washington's Route - GHM 124-11 - Screven Co., GA
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Lat34North
N 32° 49.645 W 081° 37.337
17S E 441755 N 3632326
Washington's Route state historical marker located on US 301 at Ga 24 at Jacksonboro, 5.5 miles north of Sylvania. There are 5 markers located here.
Waymark Code: WM4MNC
Location: Georgia, United States
Date Posted: 09/07/2008
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member tiki-4
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Washington's Route


President Washington passed here early on the morning of Tuesday, May 17th, 1791, enroute to the home of William Skinner with whom he had breakfast. The Skinner home, still standing (1953), is about 5 miles northwest. President Washington spent the previous night in the Inn of Stephen Calfrey Pearce, 12 miles southeast.

The Presidentail party and conveyances included six other men, a coach for the President, a two horse wagon for baggage, and five saddle hosrses, including the President`s favorite mount.

GHM 124-11 Georgia Historical Commission 1953

Type of Marker: Highway

Marker #: GHM 124-11

Date: 1953

Sponsor: Not listed
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