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

Peyton Anderson

(1907-1988)

Georgia Chamber of Commerce Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Brandon D Cross, November 29, 2025

1. Georgia Chamber of Commerce Marker

Inscription. Peyton Tooke Anderson, Jr., was born in Macon on April 9, 1907. He attended the US Naval Academy and served in the US Navy during World War II. Stationed in the southwest Pacific to the Public Relations Office for the Seventh Fleet, Anderson documented the experiences of his fellow servicemen and sent their stories to their hometown radio stations. Anderson rose to the rank of Commander and was awarded the Bronze Star for meritorious service. After the war, he returned to work at his family's newspaper, the Macon Telegraph and News, becoming the sole owner in 1951, always prioritizing journalistic integrity. Anderson was an innovative leader, noted for his community service and forward-thinking vision. At his death in 1988, he established the Peyton Anderson Foundation to support, strengthen, and advance central Georgia.

Erected 2025 by the Georgia Historical Society and the Peyton Anderson Foundation. (Marker Number 11-9.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Entertainment • Industry & Commerce • War, World II. A significant historical year for this entry is 1951.

Location. 32° 50.25′ N, 83° 37.667′ W. Marker is in Macon, Georgia, in Bibb County. It is at the intersection

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of Mulberry Street and Second Street, on the right when traveling north on Mulberry Street. The marker is located within the Cotton Avenue Plaza. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 608 Mulberry 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: Emerson Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Sidney Lanier's Law Office (within shouting distance of this marker); Sidney Lanier (within shouting distance of this marker); Hardeman Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Jefferson Davis at the Lanier House (within shouting distance of this marker); The Lanier House (within shouting distance of this marker); Wilson's Raid To Macon (within shouting distance of this marker); Bibb County (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Macon.

Also see . . .
1. Journalism leader, owner of The Telegraph honored with historical marker in Macon. (Submitted on November 30, 2025, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)
2. Payton Anderson (1907-1988). (Submitted on November 30, 2025, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)
3. Georgia Historical Society Dedicates New Historical Marker about Journalist and philanthropist Peyto. (Submitted on November 30, 2025, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)

Peyton Anderson Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Brandon D Cross, November 29, 2025

2. Peyton Anderson Marker

Peyton Anderson image. Click for full size.

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3. Peyton Anderson

Credits. This page was last revised on December 1, 2025. It was originally submitted on November 30, 2025, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 55 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 30, 2025, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.