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
“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.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Government & Politics • Railroads & Streetcars. In addition, it is included in the Georgia Historical Society series list. A significant historical date for this entry is February 23, 1999.
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
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 12 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Intersection of Carolina West Florida, and Savannah Lower Creek Indian Trails (approx. 1.2 miles away); Ezekiel Wimberley (approx. 8.4 miles away); Twiggs County (approx. 8.4 miles away); Twiggs County Civil War Monument (approx. 8.4 miles away); Richland Baptist Church (approx. 9.3 miles away); The Oconee Electric Membership Corporation (approx. 10.8 miles away); Longstreet Methodist Church (approx. 11.1 miles away); Vallombrosa Plantation of Governor George Michael Troup (approx. 11.8 miles away).
Photographed By David Seibert, November 3, 2010
2. Dudley M. Hughes Marker
US Highway 80 is to the left
Photographed By David Seibert, November 3, 2010
3. Dudley M. Hughes' Magnolia Plantation
Photographed By David Seibert, November 3, 2010
4. Dudley M. Hughes' Magnolia Plantation
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 801 times since then and 55 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.
