Also known as the Broughton-Sanders-Mason-McWilliams House, this eclectic Greek Revival townhouse is one of Madison’s finest. The Italianate decorative elements are whimsical but seem to work well with the house. Some sources date it to circa 1837, which may be correct; I’ve found that date mostly cited on real estate listings.
Madison Historic District, National Register of Historic Places
This is also referred to as the “Kindergarten House”, having operated as a school for boys and girls in 1856.
Madison Historic District, National Register of Historic Places
This is a great example of the evolving decorative elements so associated with the Victorian home.
Madison Historic District, National Register of Historic Places
Now known as Heritage Hall, and operated by the Morgan County Historical Society as a house museum, this elegant Greek Revival mansion is the most visited site in Madison. Dr. Elijah Evans Jones, chairman of the board of trustees of the Madison Female College, was its most prominent early owner. Originally located 200 feet from its present location, it was moved in 1909 by Stephen Turnell after he donated a portion of the property for the construction of the Methodist church. In 1923, Turnell transformed it into the Traveler’s Inn. Mrs. Sue Reid Walton Manley was its last private owner. Her granddaughter donated it to the Morgan County Historical Society in 1977.
Madison Historic District, National Register of Historic Places
Founded in 1807 as part of the Apalachee Circuit, Madison Methodist Church has been a part of this community since its founding. In 1849, the congregation had an active role in the founding of the Madison Female Institute, one of the oldest women’s colleges in the United States. The Institute was active until the Civil War. The present sanctuary, of the Akron plan so popular in the late-19th and early-20th centuries, was completed in 1914. Tiffany stained glass windows are among the most prominent decorative features. The congregation remains among the most active in Morgan County.
Madison Historic District, National Register of Historic Places
Graham and Adelaide Ponder restored this building in the 1960s as the offices of The Madisonian. When built, it housed several offices, including Western Union.
Madison Historic District, National Register of Historic Places
This Federal I-House, built by Reuben Rogers, is among the oldest in Madison and is open for tours via the Morgan County Historical Society. This is a style sometimes referred to as Plantation Plain or Piedmont Plain. It’s a decidedly Federal form. The ornate porch posts and fine trim are later additions in the evolution of the house.
Madison Historic District, National Register of Historic Places
Madison Historic District, National Register of Historic Places
This stately Greek Revival is located next door to the Madison Graded School and is the former home of the Georgia Female College. It’s considered Madison’s best example of Early Classical Revival architecture.
Madison Historic District, National Register of Historic Places
One of the first graded schools in the Southeast, the Madison Graded School served that purpose from 1895-1957. In 1976, after an extensive restoration, it opened its doors as the Madison-Morgan Cultural Center. Today, it’s a showplace for local artists, craftsmen and a multitude of cultural and performing arts events. It’s considered a model for other communities seeking to highlight cultural affairs at the local level.
Madison Historic District, National Register of Historic Places