Home - Washington-Wilkes Chamber of Commerce, GA

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Web Name: Home - Washington-Wilkes Chamber of Commerce, GA

WebSite: http://washingtonwilkes.org

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WELCOME TO THE WASHINGTON-WILKES VISITOR CENTER THE WASHINGTON-WILKES CHAMBER OF COMMERCEWe re excited you re here and eager to share with you everything about our special community. With more antebellum homes per capita than any other city in the United States, Historic Washington-Wilkes is one of the South s best kept secrets. It truly is the epitome of a Southern small town complete with charm, beauty and of course Southern hospitality.You will fall in love with our rolling hills, streetscapes and historic Downtown. Whether you ve come to plan your vacation, find the perfect place to relocate, or simply looking for Chamber information, we re here to help! Browse our site and contact us with any questions. We look forward to seeing you in Washington-Wilkes.With a wide variety of events and opportunities, Green Valley has something to offer everyone. Celebrate the fun of the Minnesota State Fair with us each summer. Enjoy a scenic stroll through our many parks or play a round of golf at one of our three courses. Have your picture taken with the World s Largest Owl and marvel at all the beautiful outdoor murals throughout the town.Our community offers a thriving economy, superb schools, traditional values, faith and fellowship, helpful services, and many entertainment options. Green Valley is truly the ideal place for new ventures and new growth because every day is abeautifulday. Washington-Wilkes played a major role inGeorgia s history and in thenation s as well. Wilkes County was the first county in Georgia formed under the Georgia Constitution of 1777. It was named for British Parliamentarian and American Independence supporter John Wilkes. In 1780, the county seat, Washington, was incorporated and became not only the first chartered town named for George Washington, but also the first city chartered under the new State of Georgia. History was made here during the American Revolution at the Battle of Kettle Creek, fought in Wilkes County on February 14, 1779. This battle was responsible for driving the British out of northeast Georgia. Only eighty-six years later, during the War Between the States, history was again made here when Washington-Wilkes played host to the last cabinet meeting of the Confederacy in 1865, attended by Confederate President Jefferson Davis. It was also the last time that the infamous Confederate gold was tracked... and never found.Today our three historic house museums and other historic sites share these stories and other tales of this small city with a big history, one filled with legendary feats, prominent families, and innovative discoveries. Click the links below to learn more and plan your visit to: DISCOVER THE SHOPS RESTAURANTS OF DOWNTOWN WASHINGTON. Washington is known and revered for its history, but the present has just as much to offer. Today our Historic Downtown is filled with passionate local business owners, offering a variety of unique shopping, delicious food, and convenient service options. The Jewel of Downtown, the Fitzpatrick Hotel (1898), is a favorite of weekend travelers, wedding parties and corporate groups on retreat. For a small town, we have a lot going on: aweekly farmers market, monthly Downtown entertainment, and lively annual events. For a full directory of Downtown shops, restaurants and events,CLICK HERE.follow us on Facebook and for local News and Entertainment, subscribe to our online newspaper and enjoy our radio station.

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