The Godfrey-Hunt home in Madison, Georgia, is fine example of old southern architecture. It was first built in 1875 by Dr. James Godfrey and still remains in the family. This is what you get for the five dollar tour. You can pay at the door or buy tickets at the Madison-Morgan Cultural Center at 434 South Main Street.
The Godfrey-Hunt home is located at 568 Academy Street in Madison Georgia. Madison is one of those southern towns that William Sherman spared in his march to the sea. This home was built after the war but in the antebellum style. We parked out front but you can park at the Cultural Center and easily walk to it. You can also park nearby on the curb. The tour only takes about ten minutes.
The Godfrey-Hunt home is enormous. They have built a large barn in the back that is bigger than most houses. Some rooms look part of a museum. They contain the vintage furniture and antiques. The family areas have photos and modern furniture.
This house can be enjoyed for its history and for design ideas. I liked thinking of who could have walked the floors beneath me. Some women in our group appreciated the kitchen layout and curtains. The lawn was well maintained with a variety of plants. Brick paths led off from the building.
There was an attendant, or docent, in every room. Some were more knowledgeable than others. They kept us moving. They would point out the areas that were original, like the right side of the house. Then the left side put in in 1895 was shown. The kitchen was redone in the 80's. The huge barn out back was recently built and aged to look old. The owners lived there while the building was being renovated. I think the tour of it might be as interesting as the main house.
The Godfrey-Hunt home is located at 568 Academy Street in Madison Georgia. Madison is one of those southern towns that William Sherman spared in his march to the sea. This home was built after the war but in the antebellum style. We parked out front but you can park at the Cultural Center and easily walk to it. You can also park nearby on the curb. The tour only takes about ten minutes.
The Godfrey-Hunt home is enormous. They have built a large barn in the back that is bigger than most houses. Some rooms look part of a museum. They contain the vintage furniture and antiques. The family areas have photos and modern furniture.
This house can be enjoyed for its history and for design ideas. I liked thinking of who could have walked the floors beneath me. Some women in our group appreciated the kitchen layout and curtains. The lawn was well maintained with a variety of plants. Brick paths led off from the building.
There was an attendant, or docent, in every room. Some were more knowledgeable than others. They kept us moving. They would point out the areas that were original, like the right side of the house. Then the left side put in in 1895 was shown. The kitchen was redone in the 80's. The huge barn out back was recently built and aged to look old. The owners lived there while the building was being renovated. I think the tour of it might be as interesting as the main house.
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Private home generally not on tour.
(Guest)
(Guest)
12/10/2009
Your article gives the impression that this house is open daily for tours. Not the case. Madison generally has a tour of homes one weekend in the spring and one weekend in the fall and the showcased homes are different each time. You just happened to catch this house when it was on tour. This helps explain why the docents were less than knowledgeable. They were just volunteers to greet visitors and watch the house.
Keep on writing! Good subject.
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