Macon in Bibb County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)

Georgia Chamber of Commerce

Photographed by Brandon D Cross

1. Georgia Chamber of Commerce Marker

Inscription. In 1911, over 2,500 Georgia leaders gathered in Barnesville, at what is now Gordon College, to address statewide economic prosperity. This meeting led to the establishment of the Georgia Chamber of Commerce, later incorporated in 1915. The Chamber met at the Macon City Auditorium in 1915 to discuss the Georgia Motion Picture Show, highlighting the state's resources. An advocate of transformative initiatives, the Chamber lobbied for a state Department of Transportation and published Georgia's first economic development materials. The Georgia Chamber's Red Carpet Tour (est. 1959) and annual Georgia Quail Hunt (est. 1988) enhanced the state's business appeal and attracted investors. One of the largest in the nation, with over 180 local and binational chambers, the Georgia Chamber of Commerce is the only chamber to win the Chamber of the Year award from two organizations.

Erected 2025 by Erected by the Georgia Historical Society and the Georgia Chamber of Commerce. (Marker Number 11-8.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Notable Events. In addition, it is included in the Georgia Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1915.

Location. 32° 50.25′ N, 83°

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37.85′ W. Marker is in Macon, Georgia, in Bibb County. It is at the intersection of 1st Street and Cherry Street Lane, on the right when traveling south on 1st Street. The marker is located in front of the Macon City Auditorium. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 415 1st Street, 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: City Auditorium (within shouting distance of this marker); Rosa Louise Parks (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Medal of Honor (about 500 feet away); Macon Civil War Era Churches (about 600 feet away); Macon and Bibb County Veterans Memorial (about 600 feet away); The First Presbyterian Church (about 600 feet away); Macon City Hall (about 600 feet away); City Hall & Old Capitol (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Macon.

Also see . . .
1. Georgia Historical Society. (Submitted on November 30, 2025, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)
2. Georgia Historical Society. (Submitted on November 30, 2025, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)

Photographed by Brandon D Cross

2. Georgia Chamber of Commerce Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on December 11, 2025. It was originally submitted on November 30, 2025, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 59 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 30, 2025, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.