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Macon

Macon commonly refers to Macon, Georgia, a city in central Georgia and the county seat of Bibb County. It was named in honor of Nathanael Macon, an early American statesman, and developed as a railroad hub and commercial center in the 19th century. Today Macon serves as a regional center for healthcare, education, and transportation and is home to Mercer University and Wesleyan College. The city lies along the fall line between the piedmont and coastal plain and is known for its historic districts and cultural institutions, including museums and festivals.

Mâcon, France, is a commune and the prefecture of the Saône-et-Loire department in the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region,

Other places named Macon include Macon, Missouri, a city in central Missouri that is the county seat

located
on
the
Saône
River
in
eastern
France.
It
is
a
historic
town
with
Romanesque
and
medieval
architecture
and
serves
as
a
gateway
to
the
Beaujolais
wine
region,
with
markets
and
riverside
promenades.
of
Macon
County,
as
well
as
various
other
towns
and
townships
in
the
United
States.
The
name
Macon
is
used
for
multiple
places
in
North
America
and
Europe,
reflecting
historical
ties
to
individuals
with
the
surname
Macon
as
well
as
to
a
nearby
French
place
name.