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President George Washington lodged near here on May 16, 1791, at the inn of Stephen Pearce during his Southern tour. The Pearces lavished hospitality on their guest and refused any payment from the president.
Historical Marker
Washington Slept Here
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About this site
Washington Slept Here is a historical marker in Farmdale, Screven County, erected in 1953. It is one of 27 historical markers documented in Screven County, among 107 historic sites cataloged across the county on Georgia Roam.
The site sits at 32.7205, -81.4934 near Farmdale. The nearest cataloged historic site is Jackson Baptist Church Cemetery (cemetery), about 0.6 miles away. Others within a short drive include Zion Fair Cemetery, Bryan Family Cemetery, and Buck Creek Cemetery.
This record is drawn from Georgia historical-marker records. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
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