Macon in Bibb County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Ballard-Hudson Senior High School
Photographed By David Seibert, January 19, 2005
1. Ballard-Hudson Senior High School Marker
Ballard-Hudson Senior High School was built in 1949 as the only high school in Macon for African Americans in grades nine through twelve. The school
represents the merger of two schools: Ballard High School, a private school with roots in Lewis High School, established in 1868 by the American Missionary
Association, and Hudson High School, a public industrial high school. In 1970, the same year a federal court required the integration of all public schools in Georgia, Ballard-Hudson Senior High School was reorganized and renamed. Among noted Ballard-Hudson graduates are Georgia musicians Otis Redding and “Little Richard” Penniman.Erected 2004 by The Georgia Historical Society and the Historic Preservation Committee for the Ballard-Hudson Senior High School. (Marker Number 11-3.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Arts, Letters, Music • Education. In addition, it is included in the Georgia Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1949.
Location. 32° 49.199′
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. A different marker also named Ballard-Hudson Senior High School (within shouting distance of this marker); R. Kirby Godsey Administration Building (approx. one mile away); Mercer University (approx. one mile away); The Cottage (approx. 1˝ miles away); Monroe Street Apartments (approx. 1˝ miles away); Philip Walden, Jr., Childhood Home (approx. 1.6 miles away); Mike Mills and Bill Berry (approx. 1.6 miles away); Paragon Booking Agency (approx. 1.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Macon.
May 31, 2016
2. Ballard-Hudson Senior High School Marker
View of the marker from the lawn of the Ballard-Hudson Middle School out onto Anthony Road.
May 31, 2016
3. Ballard-Hudson Senior High School Marker
An dusk view of the marker from the sidewalk with Ballard-Hudson Middle School in the distance.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 11, 2019. It was originally submitted on January 3, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 3,179 times since then and 112 times this year. Last updated on November 19, 2010, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. Photos: 1. submitted on January 3, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. 2, 3. submitted on May 31, 2016, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
