Macon in Bibb County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Percy Welch's Hotel
Historic Macon Music Registry
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 20, 2021
1. Percy Welch's Hotel Marker
stayed here, including
Little Richard.
Erected by Adams Law Firm.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Industry & Commerce.
Location. 32° 50.147′ N, 83° 38.042′ W. Marker is in Macon, Georgia, in Bibb County. Marker is at the intersection of D T Walton Sr. Way and Plum Street, on the right when traveling east on D T Walton Sr. Way. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 598 D T Walton Sr Way, 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. Walton Building (a few steps from this marker); Capricorn Park (within shouting distance of this marker); H&H Restaurant (within shouting distance of this marker); St. Joseph's Catholic Church (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); City Hall & Old Capitol (about 600 feet away); The First Baptist Church of Christ (about 600 feet away); Historic Home of Dr. James Mercer Green
this page online
Regarding Percy Welch's Hotel. Excerpt from the music history tour brochure:
Melvin “Percy” Welch was an African-American business owner and musician who is credited with helping the careers of Little Richard, Otis Redding, and Phil and Alan Walden. He was also a sought-after soul musician, who had the party hit “Back Door Man” in the late 1950s. He owned two African-American hotels in Macon. This one was the closest to Capricorn Records. Little Richard would often stay here when returning to town.
Also see . . .
1. Little Richard mourns Percy Welch. Lodging wasn't all that Welch supplied Little Richard. (UPI, posted Feb. 15, 2004) (Submitted on November 26, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
2. In Loving Memory of Mr. Marvin C. Welch "Percy" (PDF). Program for Welch's Feb. 14, 2004 funeral in Macon includes a timeline of his musical career. (Eula M. Ramsey Johnson Memorial Funeral Program Collection, Augusta-Richmond County Public Library System System, as presented in the Digital Library of Georgia) (Submitted on November 26, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 20, 2021
2. Percy Welch's Hotel Marker
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 20, 2021
3. Percy Welch's Hotel
The building now houses a law firm.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 26, 2021. It was originally submitted on November 26, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 180 times since then and 96 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 26, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
