HAY HOUSE

MACON, GA

Hay House is a historic mansion located in Macon, Georgia, USA. Constructed in the mid-19th century, the house is recognized as one of the most significant examples of Greek Revival architecture in the Southern United States. The house was built for William Butler Johnston, who was a wealthy cotton broker and planter, and was completed in 1859. The house features a grand entrance with a portico supported by six Doric columns, a central hall, and a grand staircase.

Hay House is a three-story building, with 18 rooms and measures 18,000 square feet. The house features many original furnishings, including a large collection of 19th-century American and European art, decorative arts, and furniture. Visitors can tour the house and learn about the history of the Johnston family and the culture of the 19th-century upper-class society.

Hay House has undergone several renovations and restorations over the years, and it was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1971. Today, the house is owned and operated by the Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation and is open to the public for tours and events. It is a popular tourist attraction in Macon, Georgia, and a testament to the city's rich history and architectural heritage.

HAY HOUSE is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in MACON GA. US MID #8401300081

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Southeastern (Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia).

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HAY HOUSE
934 GEORGIA AVENUE
MACON
GA
31201

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