From Wikipedia.
No major battles fought in or around this town but has the distinction of being where President Davis held his last cabinet meeting on May 5, 1865. It was held at the Heard House (now the Georgia Branch Bank Building). Just 14 officials were present.
Also, there is the legend of the Lost Confederate Gold which is thought to be buried in Washington or somewhere around it. At the time, it was $100,000, worth around $1 million today. This has been the subject of an A&E TV show.
Going Gold Hunting. --Old Secesh
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