Danville in Twiggs County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Dudley M. Hughes
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Photographed By David Seibert, November 3, 2010
1. Dudley M. Hughes Marker
Inscription.
Dudley M. Hughes. >>>------>. “Magnolia Plantation” was the home of Dudley Mays Hughes, four times a member of Congress from 1909 to 1917. He was the co-author of the Smith ~ Hughes Vocational Education Bill which was passed by Congress Feb. 23, 1917. This Bill provided Federal aid for vocational education in agricultural, domestic, mechanical and other lines for both youths and adults. Hughes was one of the builders and a president of the Macon, Dublin and Savannah Railroad. Throughout his career he was very active in promoting the agriculture and industry of Georgia.
“Magnolia Plantation” was the home of Dudley Mays Hughes, four times a member of Congress from 1909 to 1917. He was the co-author of the Smith ~ Hughes Vocational Education Bill which was passed by Congress Feb. 23, 1917. This Bill provided Federal aid for vocational education in agricultural, domestic, mechanical and other lines for both youths and adults. Hughes was one of the builders and a president of the Macon, Dublin and Savannah Railroad. Throughout his career he was very active in promoting the agriculture and industry of Georgia.
Erected 1954 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 143-5.)
Location. 32° 36.113′ N, 83° 14.636′ W. Marker is in Danville, Georgia, in Twiggs County. Marker is on U.S. 80, 0 miles east of 4th Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Danville GA 31017, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 17, 2019. It was originally submitted on December 5, 2010, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 1,063 times since then and 188 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on December 5, 2010, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
