Cannonball House
The Cannonball House is a historically significant Greek Revival house located at 856 Mulberry Street. This is one of the sights of Macon-Bibb County. It dates back to 1853.
A museum inside Macon-Bibb County
Summers are hot
July and August highs run 91–92°, and about 85 days a year reach 90°. When to go ↓
You can stay in Macon-Bibb County
Cannonball House is inside Macon-Bibb County, which has 105 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from Atlanta
Atlanta is about 78 miles northwest (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Established in 1853
Cannonball House dates from 1853. About ↓
Best months: Mar, Apr, Oct and Nov
March, April, October and November are the mild months, with highs of 68–77°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
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Cannonball House
The Cannonball House is a historically significant Greek Revival house located at 856 Mulberry Street in Macon, Georgia, United States. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
It earned its name after sustaining damage from a cannonball strike on July 30, 1864 from the Union Army under the command of George Stoneman, in the American Civil War. A bronze cannon forged at the Macon Arsenal in 1864 is set in the front yard.
- Type
- Museum
- Established
- 1853
- Listed
- National Register of Historic Places (1971)
- Wikipedia readers
- 1.1K a year
Staying near Cannonball House
Places to stay start in Macon-Bibb County (105) and Warner Robins (39).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Cannonball House | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Macon-Bibb County | in town | — | 105 90 hotels · 7 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins · 3 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 157,556 | $175K | — |
| Warner Robins | 17 mi south | 25 min | 39 31 hotels · 4 motels · 4 lodges & cabins | 87,761 | $186K | D |
| Byron | 15 mi southwest | 20 min | 12 7 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins · 2 RV parks | 6,567 | $253K | B− |
| Perry | 26 mi south | 40 min | 41 28 hotels · 8 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins · 3 RV parks | 25,699 | $225K | C+ |
| Forsyth | 22 mi northwest | 35 min | 18 16 hotels · 2 campgrounds | 4,952 | $274K | C |
| Gray | 12 mi northeast | 20 min | 3 1 hotel · 2 motels | 3,567 | $226K | B+ |
| Milledgeville | 28 mi northeast | 45 min | 20 14 hotels · 2 motels · 3 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins | 16,835 | $193K | D |
| Robins AFB | 16 mi south | 25 min | 2 1 hotel · 1 lodge or cabins | 1,193 | — | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Next door to Cannonball House
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Andersonville National Historic Site: Jud McCranie at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park: Bubba73 (talk), Jud McCranie, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Little White House: Dsdugan, CC0 · Lake Oconee: http://www.terraprints.com, CC BY 2.5 · Museum of Aviation: United States Geographical Survey, Public domain · Andalusia: Stephen Matthew Milligan, CC BY-SA 3.0
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Know before you visit Cannonball House
Is Cannonball House in Macon-Bibb County?
Yes. It’s inside Macon-Bibb County, GA.
When is the best time to visit Cannonball House?
March, April, October and November, with highs of 68–77°.
How far is Cannonball House from Atlanta?
About 78 miles northwest of Atlanta, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Cannonball House?
Middle Georgia Regional (MCN), about 10 miles away. The nearest big hub is Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta (ATL), about 72 miles.
Where should I stay near Cannonball House?
Macon-Bibb County (in town, 105 places to stay), Warner Robins (17 mi, 39 places to stay) and Byron (15 mi, 12 places to stay).
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