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Statistics & Facts

The Georgia state capital is Atlanta.
The population of Milledgeville is approximately 17,727 (1990), 17715 (2010).
The approximate number of families is 4,873 (1990), 5936 (2010).
The amount of land area in Milledgeville is 51.395 sq. kilometers.
The amount of surface water is 0.708 sq kilometers.
The distance from Milledgeville to Washington DC is 541 miles.
The distance to the Georgia state capital is 84 miles. (as the crow flies)
Milledgeville is positioned 33.08 degrees north of the equator and 83.23 degrees west of the prime meridian.

History & History Related Items

Visit a few of the Historic Sites in Milledgeville.
A Brief History of Milledgeville and Baldwin County - In 1803 Baldwin County was formed by the Georgia Legislature and named for Abraham Baldwin, US Representative (1788-98), US Senator (1799-1807), and author of the charter for the University of Georgia, the first state chartered American university. The fourth capital of Georgia, Milledgeville was named for John Milledge, Governor of Georgia (1 802-06), US Senator (1 806-09), and donor of the land for the University of Georgia. Situated on the fall Line of the Oconee River, Milledgeville was chosen because of its central location and ample springs. The town plan drew its inspiration from Savannah, Ga. and Washington, D.C. and included four public squares with streets laid out in checkerboard fashion. Street names derived from current Georgia counties, which with two exceptions were also the names of Revolutionary War generals. Lots were sold to raise funds for the Statehouse and other public facilities. The Statehouse Square, the highest point and former Indian ceremonial site, was chosen for the capital building. Two churches, First Presbyterian and St. Stephen's Episcopal, also occupy this square and at one time First Baptist and First Methodist had sanctuaries here. Georgia Military College (1879), a preparatory school and two-year junior college, today utilizes the Gothic-style buildings. The Penitentiary Square where the state prison was located from 1817-1868 now houses the county courthouse and the main campus of Georgia College & State University (1889), a four-year school in the University System. Memory Hill Cemetery was planned for church use and at one time had two sanctuaries there. The fourth public square was planned for the government house but was not utilized until recent years with the building of Georgia College & State University dormitories and a convention/athletic complex. Milledgeville, as the political center of Georgia from 1803-1868, attracted many notable Georgians, renowned visitors, and several newspapers. Secession was declared here in 1861 and from here, Gov. Joe Brown directed Georgia's participation in the War Between the States.
When Gen. Sherman passed through Milledgeville in November 1864, he seized the town for two days, burning government buildings but sparing most residences. With the removal of the capital to Atlanta in 1868 during Reconstruction, Milledgeville experienced an economic decline. By the late 19th and 20th C. improved lighting, streets, telephone, and water supply encouraged new building and commerce. The results of a slow-growing economy contributed to a wealth of well-preserved Federal-style architecture, enhanced by noteworthy Greek Revival, Victorian, and Classic Revival houses.
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Attractions

Milledgeville is an award-winning Main Street City
Milledgeville MainStreet the Downtown Development Authority Milledgeville MainStreet - the Downtown Development Authority.

John Marlor Arts Center
201 N. Wayne St.
Milledgeville, GA 31061

Old Governor's Mansion

Memory Hill Cemetery
This cemetery is on the National Register of Historic Places as part of the historic district of Milledgeville
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Milledgeville City Government

Milledgeville, Georgia

Milledgeville Chamber

Milledgeville Chamber of Commerce
PO Box 751 * 130 Jefferson St.
Milledgeville, GA 31061
Phone: 912-453-9311
Fax: (912) 453-0051
E-mail: chamber@hom.net

Milledgeville Organizations

Milledgeville Chamber of Commerce
PO Box 751 * 130 Jefferson St.
Milledgeville, GA 31061
Phone: 912-453-9311
Fax: (912) 453-0051
E-mail: chamber@hom.net

Milledgeville Libraries

Ina Dillard Russell Library Ina Dillard Russell Library
Campus Box 043
Georgia College & State University
Milledgeville, GA 31061
Phone: 478-445-5573

Milledgeville Schools

Georgia College & State University Georgia College & State University