Macon in Bibb County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
William M. Wadley
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, December 20, 2024
1. William M. Wadley Marker
William M. Wadley
Erected A.D. 1885 by the employees of the Rail Road and Steamship Companies of which he was the head to commemorate the life of a good man and the ability of a great railway manager who rose from their ranks to the presidency.
His wisdom and foresight united under the control of the Central RR & Bkg. Co. in one great system The South Western Ry. of Ala. · The Mobile and Girard R.R. · The Eufaula & Clayton R.R. · The Montgomery & Eufaula Ry · The Georgia Rail Road · The Port Royal & Augusta Ry · The Atlanta & West Point R.R. and operated The Ocean Steamship Co. of Savannah.
Entered Service of G.R.R. 1841
Became President 1866
Born 1813
Died 1882
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical year for this entry is 1885.
Location. 32° 50.219′ N, 83° 37.583′ W. Marker is in Macon, Georgia, in Bibb County. It is at the intersection of Mulberry Street and 3rd Street, in the median on Mulberry Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 130 3rd St, 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: William Augustus Bootle (within shouting distance of this marker); Wilson's Raid To Macon (within shouting distance
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Also see . . . William Morrill Wadley. (Submitted on December 26, 2024.)
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, December 20, 2024
2. William M. Wadley Marker
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, December 20, 2024
3. William M. Wadley Marker
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, December 20, 2024
4. William M. Wadley Marker
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, December 20, 2024
5. William M. Wadley Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on December 26, 2024. It was originally submitted on December 26, 2024, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 159 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on December 26, 2024, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
