Madison Historic District (Madison, Georgia) facts for kids
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Madison Historic District
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Carter-Newton House
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 Location in Georgia (U.S. state)
Location in the United States
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| Location | Roughly bounded on both sides by U.S. 441 (original) Roughly Main St., Old Post Rd., Academy St., Dixie St., and Washington St. (increase) Madison, Georgia |
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| Built | 1820 (original); 1807 (increase) |
| Architect | Multiple |
| Architectural style | Greek Revival, Late Victorian (original); Late 19th And Early 20th Century American Movements, Greek Revival, Late Victorian (increase) |
| NRHP reference No. | 74000696 (original) 89002159 (increase) |
Quick facts for kids Significant dates |
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| Added to NRHP | October 29, 1974 (original) |
| Boundary increase | January 08, 1990 (increase) |
The Madison Historic District in Madison, Georgia is a special area with many old and important buildings. It's like a living museum! This district was first recognized as a historic place in 1974. Later, in 1990, its size grew to include even more cool old buildings, structures, and sites. When you visit, you can see how people lived and built things a long time ago.
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Exploring Madison's Historic District
The Madison Historic District was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1974. In 1990, its boundaries were expanded. It now includes 356 buildings that add to its historical value. It also has three other important structures and four special objects. These all help tell the story of Madison's past.
Famous Buildings in the District
The district is home to many beautiful and historic buildings. Each one has its own unique story.
Morgan County Courthouse
The Morgan County Courthouse was built in 1905. It is made of brick and limestone. This building is a great example of the fancy Beaux Arts style. It has a grand look with large columns and a big dome on top.
Bonar Hall
Bonar Hall is a brick home built in 1839. It was one of the first "grand homes" in Madison. It has a Victorian-style front porch. The house was carefully restored by its current owners.
Carter-Newton House
The Carter-Newton House was built around 1849. It is a beautiful Greek Revival style home. A major cotton grower named Carter Sheppard built it. The house has stayed with the same family for a very long time.
Boxwood
Boxwood was built in 1851-1852. It was designed using ideas from a famous pattern book. This house is unusual because it has three stories. It also has two different fronts. One side faces Old Post Road with a classical porch. The other side faces Academy Street and has an Italianate style veranda. Beautiful English boxwood gardens are at both entrances.
Heritage Hall
Heritage Hall is another Greek Revival home. It was built in 1811. A doctor named Elijah Evans Jones bought it in 1830. He made it much bigger and added the front porch and columns. In 1909, the house was moved 200 feet to its current spot! Horses and mules pulled it on logs. Since 1977, Heritage Hall has been a museum. You can visit it daily to learn about its history.
Joshua Hill House
The Joshua Hill House is a Greek Revival home built around 1840. It belonged to Joshua Hill, an important Georgian during the Civil War. He was known for trying to save Madison from being burned during the war. He asked General William Sherman not to destroy his town.
First Baptist Church
The First Baptist Church was built in 1858. William C. Wilson designed this church. The bricks for the building were donated by John Byne Walker.
St. Paul AME Church
The St. Paul AME Church is another historic church in the district. E. P. Neal was the builder for this church.
Madison Graded School
The Madison Graded School is a lovely old red brick building. It was built in 1895. This was the first "graded schoolhouse" in the Southeast. A graded school means students were grouped by age or skill level. It was used as a school until 1957. Since 1976, it has been the Madison-Morgan Cultural Center. It still has its original auditorium and school bell. The bell rings for visitors who enjoy the many shows and programs there.
Images for kids
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Carter-Newton House
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Thurleston - 2018
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Madison Morgan Cultural Center - 2012
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N. Main Street Buildings - 2018
