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Heritage Hall (circa 1811) 277 South Main Street, Madison, GA 30650, 706-342-9627, Unique in that it is the only home in town with four columns flanked by two square piers, this historic Greek Revival showplace was built by Dr. William Johnston, a prominent physician in Madison. Look for romantic messages etched on the windows and be mindful of a mysterious presence that sometimes evidences itself in an upstairs bedroom.  |
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Morgan County Courthouse (circa 1905) P.O. Box 826, Madison, GA 30650, Located in Town Square, 706-342-4454, Several well known films have been produced at this historic Neoclassical Revival, Beaux Arts style courthouse that is still in operation. |
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Rogers House (circa 1809) 179 East Jefferson, Madison, GA 30650, 706-343-1090, A fine example of Piedmont Plain style architecture seen throughout the rural Southern United States, this historic house was designed as a two-over-two style with the back shed portion most likely added around 1820.  |
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Rose Cottage (circa 1891) 179 East Jefferson, Madison, GA 30650, 706-343-1090, Adeline Rose, a woman who was born into slavery, built this historic house. She worked in town washing and ironing at 50 cents a load and most of her early work was done for the boarders of the Hardy House, which was owned by the mother of the famous comedian Oliver Hardy. Tours of the house are available.  |
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Madison-Morgan Cultural Center 434 South Main Street, Madison, GA 30650, 706-342-4743, Located in a beautifully restored, circa 1895 Romanesque style redbrick schoolhouse, this center is the hub for regional arts and theater performances and the center features exhibits which depict life in the region during the 19th to early 20th century. Three additional galleries hold a wide variety of ever-changing art exhibits and visual and theatrical performances are held in the center's auditorium. more...  |
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Morgan County African American Museum 156 Academy Street, Madison, GA 31053, 706-342-9191, This museum documents and preserves the contributions that African Americans have made to the cultural and social life of the South and it is located in the historic circa 1895 Horace Moore House.  |
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Bowl Springs Park 156 Academy Street, Madison, GA 30650, 706-342-4454, The original Indian settlement in Madison, this delightful park offers nature walking paths, an abundance of wildlife, and beautiful horticulture throughout the park.  |
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