This bank has been closed for many years, but is presently being restored for use as a community center. I believe it was originally the Bank of Macon County and was later purchased by Wachovia. It was likely built in the 1970s.
Montezuma Historic District, National Register of Historic Places
This Art Deco landmark was built for the Tom Huston Frozen Foods Company and was converted for use as the Montezuma Motor Company around 1950. It was a Ford Dealership.
Montezuma Historic District, National Register of Historic Places
This 19th-century mixed use building has housed various businesses on the lower floor and the Traveler’s Rest Lodge No. 65 (F&AM) upstairs. It’s also referred to as the McKenzie Mall.
Montezuma Historic District, National Register of Historic Places
Montezuma Historic District, National Register of Historic Places
After falling into disuse after passenger service ended in the early 1970s, the depot was used as a warehouse for a number of years. In 1980, it was donated to the Macon County Historical society, and in 2002 architect W. Lane Greene completed a rehabilitation of the property, which is now home to the Macon County Historical Museum.
National Register of Historic Places
This unique Neoclassical home was built for Charles J. Williamson. A postcard of the house dated 1909 was probably produced soon after its construction. This is one of the most unique houses in the area. It became a Watson-Mathews Funeral Home in 1969.
Montezuma Historic District, National Register of Historic Places
Built by Dr. Frederic M. Mullino (1867-1946), this Queen Anne home has also been known as Traveler’s Rest. Gary Mathews writes: Lived in this home from the 9th grade thru high school, 1974, and visited frequently until my parents sold the home around 1995. This was originally Dr. Mullino’s home and was renovated by our family. My father’s funeral home was located next door. The home was always extensively decorated for Christmas and our neighbors were great.
Montezuma Historic District, National Register of Historic Places
The first service held by the Methodists after the incorporation of Montezuma in 1854 was held under a brush arbor near the Felton Cemetery. Soon a one-room wood building was constructed and used for both a school and a church. The Montezuma M. E. Church was formally organized on 17 February 1867. A new wooden church was built on Dooly Street in 1887. In 1916, Reverend Guyton Fisher, oversaw the construction of the present church. The first service in this new sanctuary was held on 25 March 1917, with Rev. Robert Kerr as pastor. T. Firth Lockwood, Jr., of Columbus, was the architect. It’s known as Montezuma United Methodist Church today.
Montezuma Historic District, National Register of Historic Places
Captain James Elijah DeVaughn (1840-1908) built this home for his second wife, schoolteacher Mary Elizabeth Porter. Captain DeVaughn was among the most prominent citizens of Macon County, not just for his service to the Confederacy, but for his vast land holdings and business interests. Besides his successful general merchandise business, he was also involved in the Montezuma Steamboat Company and the Montezuma & Flint River Steamboat Company in the late 1880s. This home was built near the end of his life. More biographical information about Captain DeVaughn can be found here. Minor Lewis bought the house in 1913 and lived here until 1935. Mr. Lewis was a financier who owned banks in Macon and Montezuma. He was also active in securing the Carnegie Library for Montezuma. After quite a few years in decline, I believe the house has a new owner who has plans for restoration.
National Register of Historic Places