Mercer University has been a central educational influence in Macon since 1871, it was one of the few colleges that remained open during the Civil War. institution’s reputation for exceptional academics is equally matched by the beauty of its historic campus. One of the most intersting aspects is building that houses Mercer University School of Law, one of the oldest law schools in the Nation. The building is a three-story partial replica of Independence Hall in Philidelphia.
