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Milledgeville, named after Georgia governor John Milledge (in office 1802–1806), was founded by European Americans at the start of the 19th century as the new centrally located capital of the state of Georgia. It served as the state capital from 1804 to 1868.
- Milledgeville Historic District. Milledgeville Historic District roughly equates to the area laid out during the founding of the city in the early 1800s.
- Old Governor’s Mansion. With an appearance not unlike a peach-colored version of the White House in Washington DC, the Old Governor’s Mansion is hard to miss.
- Lockerly Arboretum. Dating to 1852, the similarly grand structure of Rose Hill at Lockerly Arboretum is another important Milledgeville structure worth checking out.
- Lake Sinclair. Around 10 miles north of downtown Milledgeville is Lake Sinclair, a body of water with three thin main fingers that work their way through the Georgia countryside.
A college town and former 19th-century capital of Georgia, Milledgeville is brimming with historic character, a charming downtown district, and outdoor adventure options for nature lovers of all ages.
Founded in 1803, Milledgeville served as the capital of Georgia during the Civil War. Today our charming southern town boasts a hip college vibe that has an eclectic mix of locally owned shops and dining options.
- journalmytrips. Georgia 695 contributions. A Holiday Visit. We had visited the mansion some years ago and when I read that it was decorated for Christmas I thought it might be good for another visit…and it was.
- Karen M. Steamboat Springs, CO88 contributions. Beautiful grounds. Beautiful grounds and a pleasant walk. The new visitor center is beautifully done. Very nice staff.
- Larry. Gerpinnes, Belgium 5 contributions. Go to Milledgeville, it’s with it! Visiting Milledgeville is like travelling through the American history! The Sinclair lake is worth the detour and a romantic Pinic!
- Becky W. Jacksonville, FL6 contributions. i love old cemetery. i love to look at old cemetery, at the same time sad so many are forgotten. so many headstone wasnt about to read due being so old.
Milledgeville, city, seat (1807) of Baldwin county, central Georgia, U.S. It lies on the Oconee River (dammed immediately north of the city to form Lake Sinclair), about 30 miles (50 km) northwest of Macon. The town was founded in 1803 and named for John Milledge, then governor of Georgia.
Founded in 1803, Milledgeville was Georgia’s capital from 1804-1868, and remnants of those former times are scattered around nearly every street corner. Walk or take a leisurely ride through the Historic Downtown District on a Historic Trolley Tour, and Milledgeville architecture will tell you tales of its past.
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