Macon in Bibb County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Central City Park
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, November 13, 2023
1. Central City Park Marker
Central City Park
Historic site of Georgia Techs first football game played versus Mercer University
November 5, 1892
Mercer 12 · Georgia Tech 0
The game, while not brilliant, was full of earnest and determined effort, and this sort of playing, is after all, the most enjoyable to watch.
Macon Telegraph
November 6, 1892
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports. A significant historical date for this entry is November 5, 1892.
Location. 32° 49.789′ N, 83° 36.86′ W. Marker is in Macon, Georgia, in Bibb County. It can be reached from Willie Smokie Glover Drive south of Riverside Drive, on the left when traveling south. The marker is mounted near the entrance to the seating area of the Luther Williams Field and accessible during normal business hours and events. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 150 Willie Smokie Glover Dr, Macon GA 31201, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Georgia’s Piedmont. It is also in the American South and specifically in the Deep South. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture, one of the original Thirteen Colonies, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Chipper Jones (here, next to this marker); John Odom (here, next to this marker); Ron Fairly (here, next to this marker); Rondell White (a few steps from this marker); Andruw Jones (a few steps from this marker); Tony Perez (a few steps from
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Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, November 13, 2023
2. Central City Park National Register of Historic Places Marker
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, November 13, 2023
3. Central City Park Marker
The marker is on the left when heading to the seating area of the field.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, November 13, 2023
4. Central City Park, now Luther Williams Field
Credits. This page was last revised on November 28, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 28, 2023, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 375 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 28, 2023, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
