Madison in Morgan County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
E.R. Lambert
Photographed by Mark Parker, December 27, 2024
1. E. R. Lambert Marker
Georgia Senate
1955-1956
1961-1962
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Georgia House of Representatives
1963-1984
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. A significant historical year for this entry is 1955.
Location. 33° 35.746′ N, 83° 27.994′ W. Marker is in Madison, Georgia, in Morgan County. It is at the intersection of Hancock Street and East Jefferson Street, on the right when traveling north on Hancock Street. The marker is at ground level, embedded within the brick sidewalk. It is on the north side of the Morgan County Courthouse. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 149 E Jefferson St, Madison GA 30650, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Georgia’s Antebellum Trail and in the 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: Morgan County (here, next to this marker); Morgan County Veterans Memorial Walk (a few steps from this marker); In Memory of the Boys from Morgan County, Georgia (a few steps from this marker); William Tappan Thompson (a few steps from this marker); Charles Ross Mason (a few steps from this marker); Oliver Hardy, Genius of Comedy (within shouting distance of this marker); Monday Floyd (within shouting distance of this marker); Madison - Morgan Memorial Garden (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Madison.
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Also see . . . E. Roy Lambert.
Lambert's father had been a member of the state legislature, and he saw an opportunity to run for a local senatorial seat for the 1955-1956 term, which he won. He served a second term in 1961 and 1962; and in 1963 he ran for a seat in the state House of Representatives. Lambert retained his seat in the state House of Representatives until his retirement from politics in 1985. During his time as a state representative, Lambert served as Chairman of the House Democratic Caucus, Chairman of the House Rules and Industry committees, and also as Floor Leader for eight years promoting legislation favored by Governor George Busbee.(Submitted on January 3, 2025, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina.)
Photographed by Mark Parker, December 27, 2024
2. E. R. Lambert Marker
The Morgan County Courthouse is to the left.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 9, 2025. It was originally submitted on January 3, 2025, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. This page has been viewed 133 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 3, 2025, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
