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Ballard-Hudson Senior High School

Ballard-Hudson Senior High School was built in 1949 as the only high school in Macon for African Americans in grades nine through twelve. The school represents the merger of two schools: Ballard...

Ballard-Hudson Senior High School was built in 1949 as the only high school in Macon for African Americans in grades nine through twelve. The school represents the merger of two schools: Ballard...

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Central City/Georgia Baptist College

Founded in October 1899 by the Reverend E.K. Love under the auspices of the Missionary Baptist Convention of Georgia, Central City College served as a co-educational institution of learning for...

Founded in October 1899 by the Reverend E.K. Love under the auspices of the Missionary Baptist Convention of Georgia, Central City College served as a co-educational institution of learning...

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The First Baptist Church of Christ at Macon

This church was founded in 1826 as the city´s first Baptist congregation. It was first located at the site of the present Bibb County Courthouse. The fourth and final move, to this site, occurred...

This church was founded in 1826 as the city´s first Baptist congregation. It was first located at the site of the present Bibb County Courthouse. The fourth and final move, to this site,...

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Blue Star Memorial Highway

Blue Star Memorial A tribute to the Armed Forces that have defended the United States of America SPONSORED BY Porterfield Garden Club IN COOPERATION WITH The Federate Garden Club of Macon, Inc....

Blue Star Memorial A tribute to the Armed Forces that have defended the United States of America SPONSORED BY Porterfield Garden Club IN COOPERATION WITH The Federate Garden Club of Macon, Inc....

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Blue Star Memorial Highway

Blue Star Memorial A tribute to the Armed Forces that have defended the United States of America SPONSORED BY The Garden Club of Georgia, Inc. IN COOPERATION WITH Meadowbrook Garden Club of Macon...

Blue Star Memorial A tribute to the Armed Forces that have defended the United States of America SPONSORED BY The Garden Club of Georgia, Inc. IN COOPERATION WITH Meadowbrook Garden Club of...

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M.W. Grand Lodge of Georgia, Free and Accepted Mas

The first Masonic meeting in Georgia was held in 1734 at the town of Sunbury in what is now Liberty County with Gernal James Edward Oglethorpe serving s Worshipful Master. This was just seventeen...

The first Masonic meeting in Georgia was held in 1734 at the town of Sunbury in what is now Liberty County with Gernal James Edward Oglethorpe serving s Worshipful Master. This was just seventeen...

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In Memory of Max Meyerhardt

In Memory Of Max Meyerhardt October 18, 1855 - March 2, 1923 Founder of the Masonic Home of Georgia Worshipful Master of Cherokee Lodge No. 66, F. & A. M., Rome, 1885-1923; Worshipful Master of...

In Memory Of Max Meyerhardt October 18, 1855 - March 2, 1923 Founder of the Masonic Home of Georgia Worshipful Master of Cherokee Lodge No. 66, F. & A. M., Rome, 1885-1923; Worshipful Master of...

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In Memory of J. Wilson Parker

In Memory of J. Wilson Parker June 26, 1895- July 27, 1966 Grand Master 1940 Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Masonic Home of Georgia, 1946- 1966 Raised in Fairburn Lodge No. 180, F. & A. M.,...

In Memory of J. Wilson Parker June 26, 1895- July 27, 1966 Grand Master 1940 Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Masonic Home of Georgia, 1946- 1966 Raised in Fairburn Lodge No. 180, F. & A....

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Freemasonry in Macon

Freemasonry came to Macon in 1824 when the city was in its infancy. Macon lodge no. 5, F. & A. M., was organized in 1824 and chartered by the grand lodge of Georgia in 1825. Historians have...

Freemasonry came to Macon in 1824 when the city was in its infancy. Macon lodge no. 5, F. & A. M., was organized in 1824 and chartered by the grand lodge of Georgia in 1825. Historians have...

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Ballard-Hudson Senior High School 1070 Anthony Rd

Ballard-Hudson Senior High School 1070 Anthony Rd. 1949-1970 This marker represents the establishment of a comprehensive high school for black people in Macon-Bibb County. The name is a merger of...

Ballard-Hudson Senior High School 1070 Anthony Rd. 1949-1970 This marker represents the establishment of a comprehensive high school for black people in Macon-Bibb County. The name is a merger of...

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In Ocmulgee Fields

In Ocmulgee Fields camped Gen. James Edward Oglethorpe and his men on their way to Coweta Town for the purpose of making the treaty with the Creek Confederacy in 1739. Erected by the Macon Town...

In Ocmulgee Fields camped Gen. James Edward Oglethorpe and his men on their way to Coweta Town for the purpose of making the treaty with the Creek Confederacy in 1739. Erected by the Macon Town...

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War of 1812 Bicentennial Celebration

As U.S. Army and Georgia Militia Headquarters, Fort Hawkins played a significant role in the War of 1812. The fort supplied all command and logistics support for the Southern Theatre and fort...

As U.S. Army and Georgia Militia Headquarters, Fort Hawkins played a significant role in the War of 1812. The fort supplied all command and logistics support for the Southern Theatre and fort...

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Gen. James Edward Oglethorpe

In Ocmulgee Fields camped Gen. James Edward Oglethorpe and his men on their way to Coweta Town for the purpose of making the treaty with the Creek Confederacy in 1739 The Macon Town Committee of...

In Ocmulgee Fields camped Gen. James Edward Oglethorpe and his men on their way to Coweta Town for the purpose of making the treaty with the Creek Confederacy in 1739 The Macon Town Committee of...

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Wesleyan College

Wesleyan College First College Chartered to Grant Degrees to Women December 23, 1836 Led by the Methodist Community, a citizens’ committee in the city of Macon founded Wesleyan as the first...

Wesleyan College First College Chartered to Grant Degrees to Women December 23, 1836 Led by the Methodist Community, a citizens’ committee in the city of Macon founded Wesleyan as the...

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William Bartram Trail Traced 1773-1777

During his 1775 visit, Bartram noted this area “exhibited a delightful diversified rural scene and promises a happy, fruitful, and salubrious region.” Erected by Macon State College and Waddell...

During his 1775 visit, Bartram noted this area “exhibited a delightful diversified rural scene and promises a happy, fruitful, and salubrious region.” Erected by Macon State College and Waddell...

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Vineville United Methodist Church

Vineville United Methodist Church Southern Georgian conference February 12, 2006 Vineville United Methodist Church, the oldest daughter of Mulberry Street United Methodist Church, was begun in...

Vineville United Methodist Church Southern Georgian conference February 12, 2006 Vineville United Methodist Church, the oldest daughter of Mulberry Street United Methodist Church, was begun in...

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John Basil Lamar

Col. John Basil Lamer, aide-de-camp of General Howell Cobb, his brother-in-law and close friend, was mortally wounded on September 14, 1862 while vainly trying to rally Cobb´s Brigade it...

Col. John Basil Lamer, aide-de-camp of General Howell Cobb, his brother-in-law and close friend, was mortally wounded on September 14, 1862 while vainly trying to rally Cobb´s Brigade...

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William Bartram Trail Traced 1773-1777

Deep South Region - William Bartram Trail - Traced 1773- 1777 In 1775 William Bartram wrote of viewing ´Old Okmulgee Fields´ and remains of the power and grandeur of ancients of area. Erected by...

Deep South Region - William Bartram Trail - Traced 1773- 1777 In 1775 William Bartram wrote of viewing ´Old Okmulgee Fields´ and remains of the power and grandeur of ancients of area. Erected...

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William Arthur Fickling, Sr. Father of Cherry Blossoms

In grateful memory of William Arthur Fickling, Sr. (1903 - 1990), a long time resident of Macon and Bibb County and leader in numerous civic, governmental, religious and charitable organizations...

In grateful memory of William Arthur Fickling, Sr. (1903 - 1990), a long time resident of Macon and Bibb County and leader in numerous civic, governmental, religious and charitable organizations...

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Post 3 Macon AL

WE OF THE AMERICAN LEGION HONOR THOSE MEN WHO LOST THEIR LIVES IN THE VIET-NAM CONFLICT AUG. 26, 1964 TO AUG. 15, 1973 FROM BIBB COUNTY, GA. * ARMY * *MARINES* *AIR FORCE* BAKER, J.W. JENNINGS,...

WE OF THE AMERICAN LEGION HONOR THOSE MEN WHO LOST THEIR LIVES IN THE VIET-NAM CONFLICT AUG. 26, 1964 TO AUG. 15, 1973 FROM BIBB COUNTY, GA. * ARMY * *MARINES* *AIR FORCE* BAKER, J.W. JENNINGS,...

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