Washington, Georgia
Washington is a city of 3,680 people in Wilkes County, Georgia, founded in 1774.
Why visit Washington
Townapedia lists 12 museums and landmarks, 4 parks and trails, 6 places to eat and 2 places to stay in and around town.
Highlights include Holly Court and Mary Willis Library.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 90°F; January lows average 34°F.
Weather in Washington
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Washington
Washington is a city in and the county seat of Wilkes County, Georgia, United States. Under its original name, Heard's Fort, it was for a brief time during the American Revolutionary War the Georgia state capital. It is noteworthy as the place where the Confederacy voted to dissolve itself, effectively ending the American Civil War.
From the Wikipedia article Washington, Georgia (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks12
Holly Court
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic house in Georgia, United States
Mary Willis Library
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Main library of the Bartram Trail Regional Library System, in Washington, Georgia, USA
204 East Liberty Street, Washington
Washington-Wilkes Historical Museum
Museum · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Building in Washington, Georgia, United States
308 East Robert Toombs Avenue, Washington
Tu-Sa 10:00-17:00
Campbell-Jordan House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Washington, Georgia, listed on the NRHP in Wilkes County, Georgia
Cherry Grove Baptist Church Schoolhouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Historic building in Wilkes County, Georgia, U.S.
Fitzpatrick Hotel
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Hotel building in Washington, Georgia, United States
Old Jail
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic building in Washington, Georgia, United States
Robert Toombs House State Historic Site
Museum · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Historic property in Washington, Georgia, United States
The Cedars
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Historic house in Washington, Georgia, USA
Tupper-Barnett House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Washington, Georgia, listed on the NRHP in Georgia
Wilkes County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Courthouse in Georgia, United States
Robert Toombs House Historic Site
Museum · 0.5 mi
216 East Robert Toombs Avenue, Washington
Tu-Sa 09:00-17:00
Parks, trails and playgrounds4
Restaurants and cafes6
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Where to stay2
History
Heard's Fort was established in 1774 by colonist Stephen Heard. The settlement served as the temporary capital of the new state of Georgia from February 3, 1780, until early 1781.
From the History section of Washington, Georgia on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship11
Washington Presbyterian Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesse
Place of worship · Jehovahs Witness · 0.9 mi
422 Lexington Road, Washington
Saint Joseph Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 2.2 mi
1015 US 78, Washington
Shopping2
Schools, colleges and libraries7
Washington-Wilkes Middle School and Comprehensive High School
School · 1.8 mi
1182 Tignall Road, Washington
Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School
School · 1.8 mi
1182 Tignall Rd, Washington
Wilkes County Regional Detention Center
School · 3.0 mi
1430 Industrial Park Rd, Washington
Healthcare2
Map of Washington
46 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 54°F | 34°F | 4.1 in | 0.4 in |
| Feb | 58°F | 36°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 66°F | 42°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 74°F | 49°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 81°F | 58°F | 3.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 87°F | 66°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 90°F | 70°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 89°F | 69°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 84°F | 63°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 74°F | 52°F | 2.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 64°F | 41°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 56°F | 36°F | 4.0 in | 0.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Washington 2 Ese Hcn (2 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Wilkes County has had 15 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2024-09-30: Hurricane Helene (Hurricane)
- 2024-09-26: Hurricane Helene (Tropical Storm)
- 2020-03-29: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2018-10-10: Hurricane Michael (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Athens-Ben Epps Airport (AHN) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 37 miles away.
- Lincolnton 16 mi east, about 25 min by car
- Thomson 23 mi southeast, about 37 min by car
- Crawford 26 mi northwest, about 42 min by car
- Elberton 27 mi north, about 43 min by car
- Greensboro 28 mi southwest, about 46 min by car
- Harlem 32 mi southeast, about 52 min by car
- Evans 36 mi east, about 59 min by car
- Grovetown 37 mi southeast, about 59 min by car
- Athens-Clarke County 39 mi northwest, about 1 h by car
- Martinez 40 mi east, about 1 h by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Mary Willis Library, Wwga2011, Public domain
- Poplar Corner, Washington, GA, US, Jud McCranie, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Washington (Commercial) Historic District, Blastoids, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Old Jail - Washington, Blastoids, CC BY-SA 3.0
- The Cedars in Washington, Blastoids, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Washington GA Presby exterior, Frances Benjamin Johnston, Public domain
- Washington-Wilkes Historical Museum, Wilkes County, GA, TampAGS , for AGS Media, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Mary Willis Library Annex, TampAGS , for AGS Media, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Cherry Grove Baptist Church schoolhouse, Wilkes County, GA, US, Jud McCranie, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Robert Toombs Home-Washington, Georgia, TampAGS , for AGS Media, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Fitzpatrick Hotel, Washington, Georgia, TampAGS , for AGS Media, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Wilkes County Courthouse, Washington, Georgia, TampAGS , for AGS Media, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Campbell-Jordan House, Washington, Georgia, TampAGS , for AGS Media, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Holly Court - a National Register of Historic Places site, Blastoids, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Holly Court Historical Marker, Blastoids, CC BY-SA 3.0
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