Macon in Bibb County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Green-Poe House
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 20, 2021
1. Green-Poe House Marker
placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. A significant historical year for this entry is 1840.
Location. 32° 50.261′ N, 83° 38.016′ W. Marker is in Macon, Georgia, in Bibb County. Marker is at the intersection of Poplar Street (Business U.S. 41) and High Place, on the right when traveling north on Poplar Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 843 Poplar St, 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. Historic Home of Dr. James Mercer Green (here, next to this marker); The First Baptist Church of Christ (within shouting distance of this marker); St. Joseph's Catholic Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Temple Beth Israel (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Capricorn Park (about 600 feet away); Walton Building (about 600 feet away); City Hall & Old Capitol (about 600 feet away); Macon City Hall (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Macon.
Regarding Green-Poe House. Excerpt from the National Register nomination:
This fine example of Classical Architecturewas built about 1840 by Ambrose Chapman who in large part was responsible for saving the Female College (Wesleyan College) from financial ruin in 1842.
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The house was sold in 1858 to Dr. James Mercer Green who was one of the leaders in the founding of the Academy for the Blind here in 1852. Earlier, Dr. Green served on the newly-organized County Board of Health and in 1849 was elected secretary of the newly-formed State Medical Society. During the 1850s Green served on the City Council and as a warden of Christ Episcopal Church.
Also see . . . Green-Poe House. National register nomination (PDF) and photographs (PDF) submitted for the house. (Submitted on November 26, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 20, 2021
2. Green-Poe House Marker
Photographed By Greggory / GRB Creative, February 3, 2023
3. Green-Poe House and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on November 13, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 26, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 146 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 26, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. 3. submitted on February 3, 2023, by Greggory Schwartz of Central, Florida.
