The Robert Toombs House is a state historic site in Washington, Georgia, in Wilkes County. It was the home of Robert Toombs, a U.S. senator who became the first Confederate secretary of state and later a brigadier general, and who helped write Georgia’s Constitution of 1877. The house museum and its exhibits tell the story of his life and of Georgia in the Civil War era.
- Address216 E. Robert Toombs Ave., Washington, GA 30673
- Phone706-678-2226
- HoursOpen only a few days a week; call ahead to confirm before you go
- Run byGeorgia State Parks
| "Defend yourselves; the enemy is at your door !" thundered Toombs from the Senate floor on January 24, 1860. The following year, Georgia seceded from the Union and Toombs personified the South by evolving from conservative Unionist to fire-breathing secessionist. After serving just five months as Confederate Secretary of State, he resigned to serve as brigadier general in the Army of Northern Virginia. In 1870, as the Reconstruction Era drew to a close in Georgia, Toombs felt that Georgia should live under a constitution of her own making. His last service to Georgia citizens was helping create the Constitution of 1877, which was not amended until 1945. Visitors are welcome to tour the house and grounds, view exhibits and displays, and enjoy a dramatic film portraying an elderly Toombs relating his story to a young reporter. |
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| Thursday through Saturday, 10 am to 4 pm. Admission is $8 for self-guided tours or $10 for guided tours (ages 13 and up), $6 for ages 5-12, free under 5. Cash or check only. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day. | |
| Phone, Address and Website | |
| Phone: 706-678-2226 - Address: 216 E. Robert Toombs Ave., Washington Georgia - Robert Toombs Historic Site Website | |
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Common Questions
Who was Robert Toombs?
Robert Toombs was a Georgia congressman and U.S. senator who became the Confederacy’s first secretary of state, then a brigadier general. After the war he helped write Georgia’s Constitution of 1877.
When is the Robert Toombs House open?
It keeps limited hours, only a few days a week, so call 706-678-2226 before you go.
What else is there to see in Washington, Georgia?
Washington has one of the largest collections of antebellum homes in the state and the Washington Historical Museum, both close to the Toombs House.
Sources we checked
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- Georgia State Parks: Robert Toombs House: site details, contact
- Explore Georgia: Robert Toombs House: address, phone
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