Madison in Morgan County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)

Lodging Establishments

Photographed By David Seibert, June 13, 2011

1. Lodging Establishments Marker

Inscription. With the arrival of the railroad, the traditional inn or tavern along former stagecoach routes gave way to boarding houses and hotels. In Madison, lodging sprang up along Jefferson Street to the square, providing rooms as well as sites for public dining, entertainment, and gatherings. Antebellum accommodations included the American Hotel (corner of W. Jefferson & Main streets) and the Planter’s Hotel (corner of E. Jefferson & Hancock streets), later expanded as the Madison Hotel (1871-1891).

During Madison's Victorian heyday, the lack of a hotel was intolerable so a three-story, high style structure emerged -- the Turnell-Butler Hotel (1892, burned 1930). Built on the former Madison Hotel site, the new landmark would later be known variously as the Hotel Turnell, Hotel Madison, and new Morgan Hotel. This impressive establishment encompassed 40 rooms with private baths, a large dining room, and even a third-floor ballroom.

Erected 2011 by City of Madison, Madison BiCentennial Commission 1809-2009.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce.

Location. 33° 35.783′ N, 83° 28.05′ W. Marker is in Madison, Georgia, in Morgan County. Marker is at the intersection of

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West Jefferson Street and Main Street (U.S. 278), on the right when traveling north on West Jefferson Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 113 West Jefferson, Madison GA 30650, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Civic Advancement (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Madison (about 300 feet away); William Tappan Thompson (about 300 feet away); The Town Square (about 300 feet away); Railroad Street Commerce (about 300 feet away); In Memory of the Boys from Morgan County, Georgia (about 400 feet away); Morgan County (about 400 feet away); Oliver Hardy, Genius of Comedy (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Madison.

Photographed By David Seibert, June 13, 2011

2. Lodging Establishments Marker

The marker stands at the site of the American Hotel, at the corner of West Jefferson and Main Streets.

Photographed By David Seibert, June 13, 2011

3. Lodging Establishments Marker

Looking across Main Street (US 129/278/441) at the U.S. Post Office, located in the original town square.

Photographed By David Seibert, June 13, 2011

4. Lodging Establishments Marker

Looking north on West Jefferson Street toward the railroad.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on November 18, 2011, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 762 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 18, 2011, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.