Lumpkin in Stewart County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)

Bedingfield Inn

Photographed By Brian Brown, June 15, 2008

1. Bedingfield Inn Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

The Bedingfield Inn or Tavern was constructed on this site in 1836 by Dr. Bryan N. Bedingfield as a family residence and stagecoach stop. It was a center for commercial and community activities and a one-day's travel from Columbus, Fort Gaines, Americus, and Eufaula, Alabama. Also known as the "Harrell House," "Cuba House" and "Ard House," it continued as a hotel or boarding house in the 1930's. In 1965, it was purchased by the Stewart County Historical Commission and restored as an 1840 house museum.

Erected 1980 by Historic Chattahoochee Commission and The Stewart County Historical Commission.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Roads & Vehicles • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1836.

Location. 32° 3.062′ N, 84° 47.731′ W. Marker is in Lumpkin, Georgia, in Stewart County. Marker is on Broad Street (Georgia Route 27) just west of Cotton Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Lumpkin GA 31815, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. John Wellborn Root Birthplace Site (within

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shouting distance of this marker); Our Soldiers (within shouting distance of this marker); County Courthouse (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Lumpkin and Stewart County (about 300 feet away); Stewart County Academy and Masonic Building (about 500 feet away); Masonic Female College (approx. ¼ mile away); Providence Canyons (approx. ¼ mile away); Westville Symposium / Academic Pioneers (approx. one mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lumpkin.

Photographed By David Seibert, 1992

2. Bedingfield Inn Marker

The original marker in 1992 where it was located in front of the Inn.

Photographed By Michael Dover, September 6, 2010

3. Bedingfield Inn Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on October 21, 2020. It was originally submitted on November 24, 2009, by Brian Brown of Fitzgerald, Georgia. This page has been viewed 1,007 times since then and 50 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on November 24, 2009, by Brian Brown of Fitzgerald, Georgia. 2. submitted on November 26, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. 3. submitted on January 2, 2011, by Michael Dover of Ellerslie, Georgia. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.