The Wilkes County Assessors Office in Washington, GA is dedicated to providing accurate property data and valuations for residential, commercial, and industrial properties in Wilkes County.
With a rich history dating back to its formation in 1777, Wilkes County is known for being the first county established in Georgia and is home to the city of Washington, which boasts the largest number of antebellum homes for a city of its size in the state. The county is also famous for being the birthplace of the world's first cotton gin and the site of the first cotton mill in the South. Visitors can explore the living history museum at Callaway Plantation and learn about the region's role in the Civil War, including the intriguing legend of buried Confederate Gold.
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