Historic Church in Madison, GA - 1840 Vintage Photo

This vintage photograph showcases a historic church located in Madison, Morgan County, Georgia. The building dates back to approximately 1840 and is a notable example of the architecture from that era. The image is part of the Carnegie Survey of the Architecture of the South, which aimed to document significant structures and their architectural styles across the region.

Frances Benjamin Johnston, a prominent photographer, captured the essence of this church, emphasizing its distinctive tower and architectural details. The photograph is linked to the broader historical narrative of Georgias architectural development and is included in the comprehensive work The Early Architecture of Georgia by Frederick Doveton Nichols, published in 1957.

This image serves as a visual record of the past, representing the cultural and architectural heritage of Madison. Each print is produced on museum-quality paper, ensuring that the rich history captured in this photograph is preserved for future generations.

KNOWOLs historic images connect the rich stories and imagery of our past. A statement in any room, each is printed on museum-quality paper using a restored version of the original.