Macon in Bibb County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Birthplace of Sidney Lanier
Erected 1975 by Georgia Historic Marker. (Marker Number 011-6.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Education • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Georgia Historical Society series list. A significant historical date for this entry is February 3, 1842.
Location.
32° 50.235′ N, 83° 38.174′ W. Marker is in Macon, Georgia, in Bibb County. Marker is on High Street, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 935 High Street, Macon GA 31201, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 5 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. H&H Restaurant (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); The First Baptist Church of Christ (about 700 feet away); St. Joseph's Catholic Church (about 800 feet away); Historic Home of Dr. James Mercer Green (approx. 0.2 miles away); Emmett Miller Home (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Macon.
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker.
Also see . . . Poems of Sidney Lanier, Edited by his Wife. Online edition of the 1884 title. (Submitted on November 5, 2006.)
Credits. This page was last revised on October 18, 2020. It was originally submitted on November 4, 2006, by Donald D. Daniel of Forsyth, Georgia. This page has been viewed 3,480 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 4, 2006, by Donald D. Daniel of Forsyth, Georgia. 3. submitted on January 15, 2015. 4. submitted on November 4, 2006, by Donald D. Daniel of Forsyth, Georgia. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.