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Robert Toombs House
U.S. National Register of Historic Places
U.S. National Historic Landmark


Location:	216 E. Robert Toombs Ave., Washington, Georgia
Coordinates:	33°44′11″N 82°44′2″W / 33.73639°N 82.73389°W / 33.73639; -82.73389Coordinates: 33°44′11″N 82°44′2″W / 33.73639°N 82.73389°W / 33.73639; -82.73389
Built:	1797
Architect:	Unknown
Architectural style:	Greek Revival, Federal
Governing body:	Private
NRHP Reference#:	72000410
Added to NRHP:	April 11, 1972^[1]
Designated NHL:	November 7, 1973^[2]

Robert Toombs House Historic Site in Washington, Georgia, was the home of Robert Toombs, Confederate general and cabinet member. Operated as a state historic site, the 19th century period historic house museum also features exhibits about the life of Robert Toombs.

The house was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1973.^[2]^[3]

Hunter Jackson, local resident and celebrity, formerly worked as a tour guide giving young students and others the chance to learn more about Robert Toombs.

References

^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. 2007-01-23. http://nrhp.focus.nps.gov/natreg/docs/All_Data.html.
^ ^a ^b "Robert Toombs House". National Historic Landmark summary listing. National Park Service. http://tps.cr.nps.gov/nhl/detail.cfm?ResourceId=1221&ResourceType=Building. Retrieved 2008-04-30.
^ Benjamin Levy (January 13, 1973). National Register of Historic Places Inventory-Nomination: Robert Toombs HousePDF (32 KB). National Park Service and Accompanying five photos, exterior, from 1970PDF (32 KB)

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