Madison - Morgan Co., GA
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N 33° 35.741 W 083° 28.079
17S E 270985 N 3720057
Madison historic marker located on US 278 at the post office (on the square) in Madison.
Waymark Code: WM6RYV
Location: Georgia, United States
Date Posted: 07/15/2009
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member GA Cacher
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Madison


Named in honor of U.S. President James Madison, the town of Madison was established as the permanent seat of Morgan County and incorporated December 12, 1809. Surveyor Lewis MacLean laid out the community using a typical Washington-type plan, characterized by a central public Square defined by four principal streets - Monroe (now Main), Jefferson, Washington, and Hancock.

Madison prospered as the site of government, transportation, and commerce. The previous Morgan County Courthouse (c. 1845; lost to fire 1916) was erected here on the town square. The bustling community´s location also proved advantageous: first, as a stop along the main stagecoach route from Philadelphia via Charleston to New Orleans; later, as the crossroads of two major railroad lines; and now, as the intersection of an Interstate in three state highways.

As a commercial center of an agricultural economy, downtown Madison teamed with businesses serving the needs of cotton planters, small farmers, and townspeople alike. Wood frame storefronts dotted downtown and mixed with dwellings until the devastating fire of 1869 destroyed 42 structures and all but one business. The downtown area recovered slowly and redeveloped in the present brick commercial pattern. The city of Madison´s central business district remains the nexus of today´s commercial in civic life, building on the foundation of the past two centuries.

Because of the individuals who take pride in this community,
Madison is recognized as a significant part of our County´s history.

Morgan County Bicentennial Committee 2007

Madison

Type of Marker: Highway

Date: 2007

Sponsor: Morgan County Bicentennial Commission

Marker #: Not listed

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