Historical Marker

Saunder’s Store

Sandersville · Washington County

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The Story

Sandersville grew from Mark Saunders's trading store at the crossing of two Creek Indian trails; the county seat, first called Saunders Crossroads, took his name in 1796.

About this site

Saunder’s Store is a historical marker in Sandersville, Washington County. It is one of 31 historical markers documented in Washington County, among 118 historic sites cataloged across the county on Georgia Roam.

The site sits at 32.9830, -82.8110 near Sandersville. The nearest cataloged historic site is Governor Thomas W. Hardwick (historical marker), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include Washington County Courthouse, Washington County Court House, and Pvt. Willie Lee Duckworth Sr..

This record is drawn from Georgia historical-marker records. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.

📍 32.9830, -82.8110 · Sandersville, Washington County

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