The town of Madison, Georgia is a very pretty town which has a population of 3,626 (2000 census). It has some one hundred Antebellum homes which have been carefully restored. While many believe that Sherman (during the civil war) spared the town because it was too beautiful to burn during his March to The Sea, the truth is that Madison was home to pro-Union Senator Joshua Hill. Hill had ties with General Sherman's brother at West Point, so his sparing the town was more political than an appreciation of its beauty. Currently, Madison has one of the largest historic districts in the state of Georgia and attracts tourists from all over the world who come to marvel at the antebellum architecture of the homes. Madison is the home of Southern Cross Guest Ranch. Southern Cross Guest Ranch is the only dude ranch in Georgia.
The Morgan Country Courthouse was built in 1905 and is an example of Beaux Arts design. It is listed on the National Register of historic Places restored in 2005.
There are many charming houses to see and the Rogers House and Rose Cottage is c1810. It is a Plantation Plain style home and is an example of the early architecture of the South. There are examples of Queen Anne style homes, churches constructed with bricks made by slaves and a number of elaborate examples of sophisticated Greek Revival Architecture which adds to the charm of this town.
Madison has lots of lovely trees and is very easy to walk around.
If you get the opportunity to be down this way it is worth a visit.
Best wishes,
Bev and Ross
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