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

The Dunlap House

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Photographed by Brandon D Cross, October 7, 2016

1. The Dunlap House Marker

Inscription. The only battles fought at Macon took place here. Twice the Federals attacked Macon, emplanting their cannon on this farm, and twice they were repulsed. In the first attack under Gen. Stoneman on July 30, 1864, they shelled Macon from 10 A.M. until the late afternoon. “The residence of Mrs. Dunlap was occupied by the Federals who tore down her stabling and erected a temporary entrenchment across her yard.” The second attack was made Nov. 20, 1864 by General Kilpatrick who also crossed Walnut Creek and attacked from the same point.

Erected 1954 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 011-3.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Georgia Historical Society, and the Sherman’s March to the Sea series lists. A significant historical month for this entry is July 1923.

Location. 32° 50.808′ N, 83° 36.224′ W. Marker is in Macon, Georgia, in Bibb County. It is on Ocmulgee National Park Road 0.2 miles Emery Highway (U.S. 80), on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1207 Emery Highway, Macon

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GA 31217, 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 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: Battles of Dunlap Farm (approx. ¼ mile away); Ocmulgee National Monument (approx. 0.3 miles away); William Bartram Trail (approx. 0.3 miles away); Yaupon Holly (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) 1933-1942 (approx. 0.3 miles away); 17,000 Years of Continuous Human Habitation (approx. 0.3 miles away); a different marker also named The Dunlap House (approx. 0.4 miles away); The Battle of Dunlap Hill-Stoneman's Raid (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Macon.

More about this marker. This marker and

Photographed by Brandon D Cross, October 7, 2016

2. The Dunlap House Marker

the adjacent Battles of Dunlap Farm marker were located on Emery Highway (U.S. 80) just to the west of the entrance to the Ocmulgee National Monument, at the fence line (32° 50.883′ N, 83° 36.217′ W). They were moved to their present location just inside the park along the park road across from the Dunlap House itself.

Photographed by Brandon D Cross, October 7, 2016

3. The Dunlap House Marker

The Dunlap House and Farm Markers at their Previous Location image. Click for full size.

Photographed by David Seibert, July 4, 2011

4. The Dunlap House and Farm Markers at their Previous Location

Looking east on Emery Highway, US 23-80-129, the Battles of Dunlap Farm marker is closest, with the Dunlap House marker in the distance, near the entrance to the Ocmulgee National Monument. Both markers have been relocated to inside the park (turn right at the light and go 2/10th of a mile to find them).

The Dunlap House image. Click for full size.

Photographed by David Seibert, July 4, 2011

5. The Dunlap House

Built c.1856, today the house is the residence of the Superintendent of the Ocmulgee National Monument.

Credits. This page was last revised on August 11, 2026. It was originally submitted on July 13, 2011, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 1,697 times since then and 41 times this year. Last updated on July 25, 2011, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 12, 2016, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. 4, 5. submitted on July 13, 2011, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.