United States, Georgia, Wilkes County, Washington, 33.73679, -82.73931Brent Moore2020-06-12The Fitzpatrick Hotel, pictured in the background, is a historic structure in downtown Washington. Originally called Heard's Fort, the city is said to be the first place in the nation named in honor of U.S. president George Washington. Incorporated in 1805, Washington is the seat of Wilkes County.Photograph of downtown Washington, Georgia. The historic Fitzpatrick Hotel is pictured in the background.Originally called Heard's Fort, the city is said to be the first place in the nation named in honor of U.S. president George Washington. Incorporated in 1805, Washington is the seat of Wilkes County.image/jpeghttp://www.georgiaencyclopedia.org/articles/counties-cities-neighborhoods/washingtonForms part of: New Georgia Encyclopediahttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/http://www.georgiaencyclopedia.org/articles/counties-cities-neighborhoods/washingtonForms part of: New Georgia EncyclopediaCities and towns--GeorgiaHistorical markers--Georgia--WashingtonHotels--Georgia--WashingtonClocks and watches--Georgia--WashingtonBuildings--Georgia--WashingtonParks--Georgia--WashingtonAutomobiles--Georgia--WashingtonArchitecture, Victorian--Georgia--WashingtonWashington (Ga.)--Buildings, structures, etc.Downtown WashingtonStillImage