Macon's Treasures Remembered: The Antebellum Years

Macon Treasures Remembered is an architectural time capsule of the city's very colorful history. From the establishment of Fort Hawkins and building of the first wood frame home, Macon has show herself to be at ruly remarkable and resiliant community.

In these 144 pages filled with beautiful photography showcasing seventy and one half homes, the reader will encounter Native Americans, Spanish explorers, early settlers, small farmers, prominent businessmen, poets, politicians, and soldiers. The antebellum years were a prosperous time for Macon as she grew to be a large flourishing agricultural city. By focusing on the antebellum years, the whole fabric of Macon life is revealed from its earliest beginnings, until the firing of the first shots of the Civil War. Every turn of a page will reveal a new and exciting story of Macon's heritage.