Cowles-Woodruff House, Greek Revival house in Macon, United States

The Cowles–Woodruff House is a Greek Revival mansion built in 1836 at 988 Bond Street, overlooking downtown Macon. Mercer University owns the antebellum home, which is named for its first two owners and is used for special events.

The house served as military headquarters for General James H. Wilson when Union forces occupied Macon in 1864 during the Civil War. After the conflict, it transitioned to civilian uses and later became an educational facility for a local school.

The mansion shows how wealthy Southerners in the 1800s chose to design their homes, favoring a formal and stately appearance. These architectural choices reflected social status and refined taste among the planter class.

The building is located on Bond Street and can be viewed when visiting for events. Prospective visitors should contact the property management in advance to arrange access and confirm availability.

From 1960 to 1978 the mansion housed a private school, with classrooms filling its historic interior spaces. This unexpected educational use reshaped the rooms inside while the exterior facade remained untouched.