Macon, Georgia

About

Macon is a city located in the county of Bibb in the U.S. state of Georgia. After 7 years in 2017 city had an estimated population of 152,663 inhabitants.

The city was created 301 years ago in 1722.

Macon is a city located in central Georgia along the Ocmulgee River. It has a population of over 150,000 residents and serves as the county seat of Bibb County. Macon lies about 85 miles southeast of Atlanta.

History

The area was inhabited by the Creek Native American tribe before being settled by European colonists in the early 1800s. Macon was officially founded in 1823 as a frontier town arising from the newly built Fort Hawkins.

Macon grew rapidly prior to the Civil War as a cotton trading and transport hub. It was spared from destruction during the war. The city continued expanding through the 19th and 20th centuries as a business, cultural, and industrial center in Georgia.

Culture and Attractions

Some of Macon's main sites and events include:

• Cherry Blossom Festival - A major celebration held every spring
• Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park - Native American burial mounds dating back 1700 years
• Hay House - A grand historic home built in the Italian Renaissance style
• The Big House - The former Allman Brothers Band museum and concert hall

From its antebellum roots to strong African American heritage, Macon provides a window into Georgia's past while looking to the future.

Macon is an historic Georgia city with a rich cultural legacy that continues to move forward as a business and technology hub for central Georgia. The city embraces its storied past while advancing into the 21st century.

Quick Facts about Macon

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Geography

Macon is located at 32°50'26"N 83°37'57"W (32.8406900, -83.6324000).

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People born in Macon, including pianist, singer and songwriter Little Richard, country music singer Jason Aldean, actress, director, and producer Carrie Preston, .

List

• Lucille Hegamin (American singer and entertainer) she was born in 29/11/1894
• Randy Crawford (American jazz and R&B singer) she was born in 18/02/1952
• Emmett Miller (American entertainer) he was born in 02/02/1900
• Blake Clark (American stand-up comedian) he was born in 02/02/1946
• Melvyn Douglas (American actor) he was born in 05/04/1901
• Emmett Berry (American musician) he was born in 23/07/1915
• Antonio Pettigrew (American sprint athlete) he was born in 03/11/1967
• Ken Shamrock (American mixed martial artist, professional wrestler and actor) he was born in 11/02/1964
• Lisa Sheridan (American actress (1974-2019)) she was born in 05/12/1974
• Nancy Grace (American legal commentator, television host, television journalist, and former prosecutor) she was born in 23/10/1959
• Nikki Randall (American actress) she was born in 11/08/1964
• Sidney Lanier (American musician, poet) he was born in 03/02/1842
• Ben Johnston (American composer.) he was born in 15/03/1926
• Thomas G. Jones (American politician (1844-1914)) he was born in 26/11/1844
• P. B. S. Pinchback (American politician (1837-1921)) he was born in 10/05/1837
• Sam Nunn (American lawyer and politician) he was born in 08/09/1938
• Cassie Yates (American actress) she was born in 02/03/1951
• Claudine Clark (American R&B musician, singer, songwriter) she was born in 26/04/1941

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