Macon in Bibb County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)

P.L. Hay House

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 20, 2021

1. P.L. Hay House Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

has been designated a
National
Historic Landmark
This site possesses national significance
in commemorating the history of the
United States of America

1974
National Park Service
United States Department of the Interior

Erected 1974 by National Park Service.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. In addition, it is included in the National Historic Landmarks series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1855.

Location. 32° 50.427′ N, 83° 38.012′ W. Marker is in Macon, Georgia, in Bibb County. Marker is at the intersection of Georgia Avenue and Spring Street, on the right when traveling east on Georgia Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 934 Georgia Ave, Macon GA 31201, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Jefferson Davis (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Harris-Hall-Bennett House (about 300 feet away); Temple Beth Israel (about 400 feet away); Judge Asa Holt House

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(about 500 feet away); Fencing from Findlay Foundry (about 500 feet away); Cowles-Bond House (about 600 feet away); Civil War Era Maconites of African Ancestry (about 600 feet away); Professional Building (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Macon.

Regarding P.L. Hay House. Excerpt from the National Historic Landmark nomination:

This magnificent Italian Renaissance Villa was built for William B. Johnston, 1855-60, after ha and his wife, Ann Tracy, returned from their honeymoon in Italy. With them they brought plans, artisans, landscape gardeners, and furnishings for their future home which would include nineteen Cararra marble mantels, and a five-hundred pound front door with solid silver hinges.

… After Johnston's death, this lovely hone was occupied for many years by his daughter, Mary Ellen, and her husband, Judge William H. Felton. …

After the Feltons' deaths, the house was sold in 1925 to P. L. Hay who found it a perfect setting for collected art treasures.

Also see . . .
1. Johnston-Hay House. National Historic

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 20, 2021

2. P.L. Hay House Marker

Landmark nomination (PDF) and photographs(PDF) submitted for the house. (Submitted on November 25, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

2. The Hay House. Website for the house, now owned by the Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation. (Submitted on November 25, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

3. Johnston–Felton–Hay House. Wikipedia entry on the house. (Submitted on November 25, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Credits. This page was last revised on November 25, 2021. It was originally submitted on November 25, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 100 times since then and 39 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 25, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.