Last Modified: March 28, 2026

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Coleman Hill Neighborhood Guide

Where Victorians Rule The Hill

🧭Generally defined as the area: roughly between College Street to the south, Walnut Street to the north, Third Street to the west, and stretching east toward Poplar Street with the heart sitting just north of Mercer University's campus

📌Widely recognized as the place for: Victorians that survived Sherman and still have original mantels

👕You can spot a Coleman Hill local by: their weekend spent scraping lead paint off hundred year old trim

👍Locals live here because: First Friday and downtown bars are walking distance

👎Don't say we didn't warn you about: street parking wars during Mercer football games

The general vibe is: historic but not stuffy

Pros & Cons of Coleman Hill

Coleman Hill strengths (top 5)

WalkableLocal EateriesArt SceneCultural DiversityUrban Energy

Coleman Hill tradeoffs (top 3)

Affordable HousingFarmers MarketsPlaygrounds
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Coleman Hill Neighborhood DNA

people who think “original woodwork” is a personality trait

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Some of the Coleman Hill hotspots include: Historic Victorian homes, St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Poplar Street, Madison Street, and Coleman Hill Historic District.
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Moving to Coleman Hill - Make Sense Of Your Next Move

Whether you're new to Macon or deciding which part of the city fits you best, Snappy Scout cuts through the noise and shows you what living here is really like. If you're still finding your way, start with our Moving to Macon guide for the big-picture view — or compare Coleman Hill against other parts of the city in our Macon neighborhood guide.