Washington

Washington, located about 100 miles east of Atlanta, was founded in 1777. It was the first town in the United States to name itself after General George Washington. It was named even before he became the first President of the United States. During the American Revolution the Battle of Kettle Creek was fought in Washington. Patriot forces pushed back the Loyalists and ended the British hold on upper Georgia. During the Civil War, the city was fortunately spared during Sherman's March to the Sea. In 1865, President of the Confederacy, Davis, signed and announced the dissolution of the Confederacy. In 1810, the first cotton mill in the South was built in Washington and then in 1888, the first free public library in Georgia opened to the public. Today, you can see the rich history of Washington through the beautiful antebellum Greek Revival mansions as well as Colonial-style houses dating back to before the Revolution.
Restaurants
Attractions
Bed & Breakfasts

Down Under the Fitzpatrick
(706) 678-5900
16 West Square
Washington, GA 30673

A classic seafood-steakhouse restaurant
featuring great food and great ambiance.
Full bar available.

LaCabana Mexican Restaurant
(706) 678-1515
120 Ann Denard Drive
Washington, GA 30673

La Cabana Mexican Restaurant offers
great dine-in or take-out meals.

Lafayette Manor Inn Dining Room
(706) 678-5922
219 East Robert Toombs Avenue
Washington, Georgia 30673

3-diamond AAA Award Winning French
restauarant. Classy and refined; the
perfect place for a special occasion.

Sophie's
(706) 678-5921
25 East Square
Washington, Georgia 30673

A typical 50’s Ice Cream parlor that also
serves European pastries and gourmet
sandwiches made with organic products.
A rare gem.

Washington Jockey Club
(706) 678-1672
5 East Public Square
Washington, GA 30673

Enjoy fine dining in a historic setting at the
Washington Jockey Club.

Callaway Plantation
(706) 678-7060
2160 Lexington Rd
Washington, GA 30673

At Callaway Plantation you will see houses that
depict the increasing wealth a pioneer family. The
oldest house is a hewn-log cabin built in 1785. As
the settler's economic situation improved, they
abandoned their log cabin for a more spacious
home, the Federal Plainstyle house. The newest
house, the great manor house, built in 1869, was
the focal point of a 3,000 acre cotton plantation.
The home remains virtually unaltered with most of
the original furniture. Since the late 18th century,
the plantation has always been controlled by the
same family, passed from one generation to the
next.

Robert Toombs House State Historic Site
(706) 678-2226
216 East Robert Toombs Avenue
Washington, Georgia 30673

This State Historic Site is former home of Robert
Toombs, the Confederate Secretary of State who
lead Georgia to secession from the Union. The
house is now restored to its condition at the time of
Toombs' death in 1885.

Washington Historical Museum
(706) 678-2105
308 East Robert Toombs Avenue
Washington, Georgia 30673

The Washington Historical Museum contains a
collection of Civil War relics and Indian artifacts.
The museum is located in a 1857 house that has
been restored to its glory for everyone to see.

Babe’s House Bed and Breakfast
(706) 678-2083
415 East Robert Toombs Avenue
Washington, GA 30673

The Fitzpatrick Hotel
(706) 678-5900
16 West Square
Washington, GA 30673

Holly Court Inn
(706) 678-3982
(866) 465-5928
301 South Alexander Avenue
Washington, Georgia 30673

Lafayette Manor
(706) 678-5922
219 East Robert Toombs Avenue
Washington, Georgia 30673

Rated 3-diamonds by AAA.

Second Time Around Mini Farm
(706) 678-4902
146 Hendry Lane
Washington, Georgia 30673

The Sleighter House
(706) 678-3166
307 North Alexander Avenue Washington, Georgia 30673

Southern Elegance Bed and Breakfast
(510) 758-2291
(877) 678-4775
115 West Robert Toombs Avenue
Washington, Georgia 30673

Washington Plantation Bed & Breakfast
(706) 678-2006
(877) 405-9956
15 Lexington Avenue
Washington, Georgia 30673

Wisteria Hall
(706) 678-7779
225 East Robert Toombs Avenue
Washington, Georgia 30673