Washington is the county seat of Wilkes County, [4] 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.

Experience Washington for yourself. Stroll through the historic downtown where stately historical homes stand and where reimagined spaces provide all the modern amenities. Find the perfect antique décor to appoint your home. Dine at one of our restaurants serving up everything from Southern classics to international fare.

We’re just 90 miles from Atlanta, 50 miles from Augusta, and 40 miles from Athens, making Washington an ideal town to start and grow a business, to raise a family, and to enjoy the finer things in life, without the hassle of urban hustle and bustle.

6 hours ago · View and download resources for planning a vacation in Washington, Georgia. Find trip ideas, attractions, events, activities accommodations, maps, travel resources and much more. Relax and enjoy the Southern hospitality and pace of small-town life in historic Washington, Georgia, where even shopping and dining seem to be from another era.

Not only is Washington the only city in Georgia located halfway between Athens and Augusta, but it is also on the U.S. Highway 1/Ga. Highway 17 corridor, which is being developed as a four-lane highway connecting Interstate 85 to Jacksonville, Florida.

Washington, Georgia, is a beautiful historic city founded before the American Revolution and known for more than 100 antebellum homes. It was the setting for the last conference of Confederate President Jefferson Davis and rumors of lost gold still linger.

Washington, city, seat (1805) of Wilkes county, northeastern Georgia, U.S., roughly halfway between Athens and Augusta. First settled by the Stephen Heard family from Virginia in 1773, it was laid out in 1780 and was one of the first U.S. communities to be …