Historical Marker

Mary Willis Library

204 East Liberty St., Washington · Washington · Wilkes

Georgia marker

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Mary Willis Library. This library was Georgia's first free (without a subscription fee) public library. Founded in 1888 by Dr. Francis T. Willis in memory of his daughter, it opened in 1889. Willis also created an endowment for the library and donated his personal collection of books. Atlanta architect Edmund Lind designed the building in the Queen Anne style and the central memorial window was made by Tiffany Studios.

The library operated as a privately-endowed institution until 1967 when it became part of the regional library system. Annexes were added in 1977 and 1991. 2000.1

Location

Address204 East Liberty St., Washington
CityWashington
CountyWilkes
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.736790, -82.739310

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