Born in Wilkinson County, Dr. Lee came to Macon in 1899 to practice medicine after graduating from Augusta Medical School. In addition to his medical career, he established a reputation for himself in real estate, livestock, banking, outdoor advertising and farming. He continued as an active physician, business and civic leader in Macon for 70 years. Lee was well known for his work to beautify Macon’s parks and for the popularization of flower gardening in the city’s residential sections. Lee was founder of the American Camellia Society, now headquartered at Massee Lane.
(1875-1969) (Pansy, lot 1, row 0)
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