National Register of Historic Places

Johnston-Hay House

Johnston-Hay House is a historic place in Macon, Bibb County, Georgia, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on May 27, 1971, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 71000259.

Macon, Bibb County, GeorgiaListed May 27, 1971NRIS #71000259★ National Historic Landmark
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About this place

What is Johnston-Hay House?

The Johnston–Felton–Hay House, often abbreviated Hay House, is a historic residence at 934 Georgia Avenue in Macon, Georgia. Built between 1855 and 1859 by William Butler Johnston and his wife Anne Tracy Johnston in the Italian Renaissance Revival style, the house has been called the "Palace of the South." The mansion sits atop Coleman Hill on Georgia Avenue in downtown Macon, near the Walter F. George School of Law, part of Mercer University. It was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1973 for its architectural uniqueness.

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Listing details

Name
Johnston-Hay House
City
Macon
County
Bibb County
State
Georgia
Listed on the National Register
May 27, 1971
NRIS reference number
71000259
Resource type
building
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
32.84069, -83.63435
When was Johnston-Hay House listed on the National Register?

Johnston-Hay House was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 27, 1971.

Where is Johnston-Hay House located?

Johnston-Hay House is located in Macon, Bibb County, Georgia at approximately 32.84069, -83.63435. See the map above.

Is Johnston-Hay House a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Johnston-Hay House is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.