Historical Marker

Montpelier Institute

Macon · Monroe County · Erected 1955

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The Story

Founded in 1842 by Stephen Elliott, Georgia's first Episcopal bishop, this school at Montpelier Springs was among the state's earliest for girls, drawing students from several states before closing in the 1850s.

About this site

Montpelier Institute is a historical marker in Macon, Monroe County, erected in 1955. It is one of 16 historical markers documented in Monroe County, among 87 historic sites cataloged across the county on Georgia Roam.

The site sits at 32.8651, -83.8820 near Macon. The nearest cataloged historic site is McCallum - Hart Cemetery (cemetery), about 1.3 miles away. Others within a short drive include Saint Dennis Cemetery, Rogers United Methodist Church Cemetery, and McCommon Cemetery.

This record is drawn from Georgia historical-marker records. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.

📍 32.8651, -83.8820 · Macon, Monroe County

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McCallum - Hart Cemetery

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