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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM22M8_progressive-experiment_Madison-GA.html
The 1906 Perry Act established college-prep boarding schools for rural youth in each of Georgia's12 congressional districts. Morgan, Putnam, and Wilkes counties submitted proposals for the 8th District Agricultural & Mechanical School campus, even…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM22M7_early-academies_Madison-GA.html
Early academies were private, state chartered institutions. Only a year after the town founding in 1809, commissioners were appointed to organize Morgan County's first academy, officially incorporated as the Madison Academy in 1815. Both male and …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM22M6_early-public-forum_Madison-GA.html
Common among the counties during the settlement period, Morgan County (1807) first transacted public business at a private residence - Fields Kennedy's home. After Madison was designated as the county seat in 1808 until the construction of a forma…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2146_matthew-talbot_Madison-GA.html
In Memory of Matthew Talbot B. Nov. 27, 1729 Virginia, and his son William Talbot D. 1831 in Walton Co., GA. William bought this land in 1807 and built his home here. Both men served in the Revolutionary War. Burial sites unknown.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1Y8O_madison-station-historical_Madison-GA.html
The original foundation and some of the brick walls of the Madison Depot burned by Federal troops on Saturday, November 19, 1864, are still evident in the existing structure. It was one of the first brick depots on the Georgia Rail Road from Augus…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1Y45_madison-train-station-historical_Madison-GA.html
Georgia Railroad chartered in 1833 reached Madison from Augusta in 1841. This, the first brick station in Georgia, was built by John B. Walker on land deeded by Adam B. Saffold. It was partially burned by federal troops Dec. 3, 1864. The first tra…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM15B9_in-memory-of-the-boys-from-morgan-county-georgia_Madison-GA.html
Erected by Henry Walton ChapterDaughters of the America Revolution In memory ofThe Boys From Morgan County, GeorgiaWho fought in the World War April 6, 1917 - November 11, 1918
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMXKF_lundys-lane-battlefield-commemorative-wall_Niagara-Falls-ON.html
In celebration of the City of Niagara Falls Centennial, and the 190th Anniversary of the Battle of Lundy's Lane, fought on July 25, 1814. These limestone panels were created to pay tribute to those who lost their lives in the battle. Let us rememb…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMXKE_the-town-park_Madison-GA.html
Town Park reflects the foresight, leadership and hard work of so many — a true public-private partnership. Revitalization plans and Bicentennial celebration efforts converged in 2000 upon the idea of reestablishing a downtown greenspace. …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMXJ8_the-town-square_Madison-GA.html
Reserved for public use in the original 1809 town plan, the public square was also used to establish the early town limits, first drawn as a half-mile radius (1822) and then as a mile radius (1849). This method formed circular town boundaries; a c…
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