Few People Know One Of The Nicest Restaurants In America Is Hiding In Small-Town Georgia
Lisa Sammons
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The best restaurants in Madison, Georgia create a pretty big impression. Anyone who’s ever spent time in the Peach State knows there are tons of small towns in Georgia worthy of a visit. These spots may not have much in the way of population, but what they lack in people, they make up for with charm, wonderful local shops, and, of course, delicious restaurants. One of our favorite small towns in Georgia is the historic city of Madison, home to about 4,800 people. This is a wonderful destination for a weekend trip and it’s famous for its array of historical buildings, but you’ll also find great food here. One of the best spots is Town 220 Restaurant, right in Madison’s delightful downtown area.
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The best restaurants in Madison, Georgia, including Town 22 Restaurant, are worth the drive. Visit the Town 220 Restaurant website for more information and upcoming special events. If you’ve already enjoyed the cuisine here, please share your experience in the comments below. And discover why Madison is one of the best small towns in Georgia.
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What are some of the best historic sites in Georgia?
- Meadow Garden (Augusta): This lovely historic place was the home of George Walton, one of the youngest signers of the Declaration of Independence. Built in 1791, it is hard to believe the house is still standing. Since 1901 the National Historic Landmark has been open to the public, making it one of the oldest house museums in the U.S. Take a tour of the museum and follow along as historic interpreters share details of living back then. Meadow Garden is owned by the Georgia State Society and the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution.
- Mount Hope Cemetery: (Dahlonega): If you're into cemetery architecture, this old pre-Civil War cemetery is for you. Among other details, it is home to some of the South's famous slot and tab grave markers. The protective empty boxes were equipped with lids. Slits were cut into them through which vertical head and footstones were fitted. These were designed to protect the bodies from wildlife and graverobbers. Some well-known people are buried here, including Confederate officer William Pierce Price, and members of the Phillips Legion Infantry. And if you're into spirits, this place is also known as a haunted site.
- The Old Gaol (Greensboro): With sloping stone walls this bastille-like jail has remained virtually unchanged. Completed in 1807, the structure is believed to be the oldest existing jail in Georgia. The castellated roofline gives it a fortress-like appearance. Can you imagine being locked away in there? Imagine the chill the two-foot-thick walls and the breeze blowing through the trap door above bring. It is reported that condemned prisoners were hung there before dropping to their deaths. The Gaol was used until 1895 when a combined detention facility/sheriff's residence was built next door. That building is now the L.L. Wyatt Museum.