Tour Our City
Located in the center of a region between four of Georgia’s largest cities, Sandersville is a quaint jewel of a town founded in 1796 at Native American crossroads and incorporated in 1812. Come see what we have to offer! Contact our Chamber of Commerce and schedule a tour of hour beautiful historic city.
Schedule Your Tour Today Go with the flow, or customize your tour to a tee., the choice is yours! Operation times of attractions vary. To schedule your tour or for more questions, click Schedule My Tour, or call the Chamber of Commerce at 478-552-3288.
The Brown House Museum
Begin your visit at the Brown House Museum, the 1850 antebellum home that hosted in 1864 General William Tecumseh Sherman on his devastating March to the Sea. The home features exhibits such as Washington County Pottery, a War Room featuring memorabilia from various wars, and information about the Brown family itself. ?The Brown House Museum is also the headquarters for the Washington County Historical Society, so be sure to say hello!
Lunch on the Square
Take a stroll down beautiful North Harris Street to the Square for lunch. Enjoy the walk past fine homes of Sandersville on “Silk Stocking Street,” that bankers, Civil War heroes, and railroad men all built. You can also ask for the recorded tour of this street. A meal at one of our city’s restaurants will be sure to hit the spot! Shop around for antiques, clothes, jewelry, and many other items at the local boutiques and shops located around the Square. Plus, if you visit on a Saturday, the Farmer’s market will be in full swing, with local produce, crafts, and other fun goods!
The Old Jail Museum and Genealogy Center
After lunch, take a tour of the Sheriff’s House and Jail that is also home to the Historical Society’s Genealogical Research Center. located at 129 Jones Street. The 1891 building was home to nine of Washington County’s sheriffs and their families, while the criminal element was housed in the rear. You will learn about the many escape attempts and the tragedy of Essie English, a daughter of Sheriff Wilson Matthew English.
Old City Cemetery
Tour the circa 1831 Old City Cemetery located at 100 Virginia Avenue where many local, state, and national leaders are buried. Here, you can admire the beautiful Brantley-Pringle Mausoleum, the rare zinc monument of Ernestine Artman Roberts, or any of the other old and prestigious markers and monuments dedicated to some of Sandersville and Washington County's most influential ancestors.
T.J. Elder Community Center
The T.J. Elder Community Center located at 316 Hall Street is maintained by the Washington County Elderite Association, Inc. and its members. In earlier years, the present building, completed in 1928, was a school founded by Professor Thomas Jefferson Elder (1869-1946). Professor Elder and his wife, Mrs. Lillian Phinizy Elder, are buried on site. In 1981, the building, formerly Thomas J. Elder High and Industrial School, was placed on the National Register of Historic Places. It is a historic Rosenwald Plan school. School memorabilia is on display inside the Center. Please either telephone: 478-553-9050 or email: elderite@nctv.com for further information. You can also download the brochure here.
Forest Grove Plantation
See this beautiful privately-owned property located at 1200 GA Highway 242. It once was an old plantation, but today it operates as an organic farm.
