Magee Museum
Mrs. Sharelle Kennedy Williams, a genealogist, helped to create and curate the Magee Museum. The Museum is located in the west wing in the Community House next to the Civic Center on First Avenue NW in Magee. For questions, appointments, and information on how you might donate or become a Museum Patron, call the Magee Chamber Office.
Magee's History
First settled in around 1820, Magee began with the arrival of brothers-in-law, Arthur Mangum and Phillip Magee who moved with their families from North Carolina. They purchased land for 12 1/2cents an acre and were soon joined by more pioneers from the Carolinas and Virginia. In 1840, Willis Magee, son of Phillip, built a gristmill on Little Goodwater Creek inside the present city limits. In 1855 Magee established the area’s first post office. The community grew steadily and was incorporated as a village on February 25, 1900. By 1910 the village had a population of 685 and was an active trade center.
First settled in around 1820, Magee began with the arrival of brothers-in-law, Arthur Mangum and Phillip Magee who moved with their families from North Carolina. They purchased land for 12 1/2cents an acre and were soon joined by more pioneers from the Carolinas and Virginia. In 1840, Willis Magee, son of Phillip, built a gristmill on Little Goodwater Creek inside the present city limits. In 1855 Magee established the area’s first post office. The community grew steadily and was incorporated as a village on February 25, 1900. By 1910 the village had a population of 685 and was an active trade center.
Japanese Magnolias Selected for Magee
The Civic Improvement and Beautification Committee of the Magee Chamber of Commerce announced in February, 1974 that the Japanese magnolia had been selected as the city flower. Accompanying the announcement by Mrs. Leila Langley, chairman of the Chamber of Commerce committee, all local families were encourage to purchase and plane one or more of these plants. Drive around Magee and look to see how many Japanese magnolias you still see today.