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Robert Toombs House State Historic Site, Washington, GA

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Robert Toombs House State Historic Site

A 19th-century house museum in Washington, Georgia, that preserves the home and story of politician Robert Toombs.

216 East Robert Toombs Avenue, Washington, GA 30673 · Washington, GA

About Robert Toombs House State Historic Site

This state-run historic site in Washington, Georgia, is the former home of Robert Toombs, a planter and lawyer who served in the Georgia legislature and in Congress. Toombs shifted from opposing secession to backing it, then served briefly in the Confederate cabinet and later as a Confederate general. Visitors can tour the house and grounds, view its exhibits, and learn about his later work on Georgia's 1877 constitution. The property is managed by Wilkes County and has a picnic area, and leashed pets are allowed on the trails.

  • #house museum
  • #Civil War era
  • #Georgia history
  • #National Historic Landmark
  • #guided tours

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