Madison Historic District
1809The antebellum town reportedly spared from Sherman's March to the Sea, leaving its pre-Civil War homes intact.
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The antebellum town reportedly spared from Sherman's March to the Sea, leaving its pre-Civil War homes intact.
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Step back in time as we approach the Greensboro Commercial Historic District, a window into early Georgia commerce. Most of the buildings you see here along Main and Broad Streets date back quite a while. The McCommons…
Pull over a sec, because this unassuming spot holds a key to understanding Georgia's history. We're near the Gatewood House, a plantation home that's stood here since the early 1800s. Built by John Keating, the property…
Imagine a time when cotton was king, and farms like this one were the heart of Georgia. Manning Gin Farm offers a glimpse into that era. The farm was established in the late 1800s and operated by the Manning family…
Imagine standing here thousands of years ago, witnessing the creation of something truly monumental. This isn't just any hill; it's Rock Eagle, an effigy mound built by ancient Native Americans. Between 1000 BC and 1000…
The antebellum town reportedly spared from Sherman's March to the Sea, leaving its pre-Civil War homes intact.
Prepare to be transported back in time as you enter Madison, Georgia, a town remarkably spared from destruction during the Civil War. Unlike many Southern towns, Madison was not burned by Sherman's troops. Legend has it…
Pull over for a minute and imagine being in the center of Confederate politics. This is Liberty Hall, the long-time home of Alexander H. Stephens. Stephens, a U.S. Congressman before the Civil War, bought this house in…
This grand home represents the wealth generated during the cotton boom era. Bonar Hall, built in 1839 and 1840, is a Georgian-style house, one of the first grand homes built during Madison's cotton boom from 1840 to…
This picturesque covered bridge isn't just a pretty face; it's a survivor with a story to tell. Originally built in 1897 by Nathaniel Richardson, the bridge was intended to carry traffic over Call Creek in Clarke…
This unassuming Georgia field was the site of a crucial Patriot victory that helped turn the tide of the Revolutionary War in the South. On February 14 1779, Patriot militia, led by Colonel Andrew Pickens and others,…
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