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Historic Homes & Buildings

• Andalusia
  P.O. Box 947 • Milledgeville, GA 31059
  Located on Highway 441 North
  478-454-4029
  Found about four miles northwest of Milledgeville, Andalusia is a 544-acre estate that includes the 1850s Main House, Hill House, hayfields, pasture, man-made and natural ponds, forests, and Tobler Creek. While living at Andalusia, Flannery O’Connor completed Wise Blood, which was published in 1952. Andalusia is open by appointment or for self-guided "walk-in" tours on Mondays, Tuesdays and Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. more...

• John Marlor Arts Center (circa 1830)
  200 North Wayne Street • Milledgeville, GA 31061
  478-452-3950
  One of three historic buildings that are part of the Allied Arts Center, the Marlor House is host to Allied Arts' offices and the Marlor Art Gallery, which features rotating exhibitions of local and regional artists.  more...  map

• Lockerly Hall (circa 1839)
  1534 Irwinton Highway • Milledgeville, GA 31061
  Located at Lockerly Arboretum
  478-452-2112
  Formerly known as Rose Hill, this antebellum mansion is one of the finest examples of Greek Revival architecture in the area. Lockerly Hall is furnished with period pieces. Tours of Lockerly Hall are available via the Monday through Wednesday Trolley Tour.  map

• Old Capitol Building (circa 1807)
  201 East Greene Street • Milledgeville, GA 31061
  478-445-2035
  Considered to be the first example of Gothic architecture in a public building in the United States, this building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It served as the seat of government for the State of Georgia from 1807 to 1868. The Georgia Military College has occupied this historic site since 1879.  map

• Old Governor's Mansion (circa 1839)
  120 South Clarke Street • Milledgeville, GA 31061
  478-445-4545
  One of the most perfect examples of Greek Revival architecture in Georgia, this historic home museum housed Georgia's governors from 1839 to 1868. Another well-known occupant was General William T. Sherman, who was headquartered here on November 22, 1864, during his infamous "March to the Sea." Guided tours of the public rooms filled with fascinating architectural features are available at this National Historic Landmark. more...  map

• Stetson-Sanford House (circa 1825)
  601 West Hancock Street • Milledgeville, GA 31061
  478-453-1803
  Originally located on North Wilkinson Street, this historic Federal-style home has been a lodging establishment and the Sanford House Tea Room. It contains a Palladian double portico, cantilevered oval spiral staircase, and original pilasters. The parlor still retains hand-grained woodwork. The home is open by request and on the Trolley Tour.  more...  map

Historic Sites & Monuments

• Memory Hill Cemetery
  300 West Franklin Street • Milledgeville, GA 31061
  Located at Liberty & Franklin Streets
  478-452-4687, 800-653-1804
  Author Flannery O'Connor, Congressman Carl Vinson, L.Q.C. Lamar, Edwin F. Jemison, Charles Holmes Herty, Annie Abbott, and Bill Miner are just some of those who call Memory Hill their final resting place. Memory Hill Cemetery is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.  more...  map

Libraries & Research Centers

• Mary Vinson Memorial Library
  151 South Jefferson Street • Milledgeville, GA 31061
  478-445-0677
  This full-service public library offers a large selection of books and reference materials for informational or educational pursuits, as well as an array of programs for both children and adults. more...  map

Museums & Galleries

• Central State Hospital Museum
  Broad Street • Milledgeville, GA 31061
  Located on the Grounds of Central State Hospital
  478-445-4317
  Dedicated to telling the story of the history of mental health treatment in the United States and the unique story of the hospital once renowned as the largest "insane asylum" in the world, this museum is located in an 1891 Victorian depot and contains memorabilia that spans the history of the hospital.  map

• Flannery O'Connor Room
  221 North Clarke Street • Milledgeville, GA 31061
  Located in GCSU's Ina Dillard Russell Library
  478-445-4391
  Furnished in the style of the 1870s, displays include manuscripts and O'Connor's personal collection of over 700 books and journals. more...  map

• Georgia's Old Capital Museum (circa 1805)
  P.O. Box 1177 • Milledgeville, GA478-453-1803
  Located on the ground floor of the old Early Gothic Revival-style historic landmark statehouse on the campus of Georgia Military College, this regional history museum interprets, preserves, collects, identifies, researches, and communicates the historical and cultural heritage of the Milledgeville-Baldwin County area of Georgia from 13,000 B.C. to the turn of the 20th century.  more...  map

• Museum and Archives of Georgia Education (circa 1900)
  131 South Clarke Street • Milledgeville, GA 31061
  478-445-4391
  This museum houses changing exhibits, historical records, artifacts, and memorabilia which document the development of education in Georgia. more...  map

Parks, Gardens & Zoos

• Lockerly Arboretum
  1534 Irwinton Highway • Milledgeville, GA 31061
  478-452-2112
  Founded in 1965, this arboretum lies on 47 acres and was designed to enhance the cultural and aesthetic life of Milledgeville. The arboretum features shrubs, trees, herb beds, iris, daylily beds, a rhododendron garden, vineyards, bulb and perennial beds, and a tropical and desert greenhouse. Guided tours are available. more...  map

• Rocky Creek Park
  135 Rocky Creek Road Northeast • Milledgeville, GA 31061
  478-453-0022
  A day use park that the whole family can enjoy, Rocky Creek Park includes picnic tables and grills, a small beach, swimming area, fishing dock, and a boat ramp.  map

• Walter B. Williams Park
  Located on Highway 22 West
  478-445-0785
  This lovely park features eight tennis courts, a walking track, an Olympic-size swimming pool, fishing lakes, nature trails, playgrounds, picnic pavilions, a multi-purpose athletic complex, and a community center.  map

Tours & Cruises

• Milledgeville Ghost Walk
  Located in Downtown Milledgeville
  478-485-0741
  You never know who or what you'll encounter along the way of this two-mile walk through town where you may discover some of the real "spirits" from Georgia's past in the gracious antebellum homes and buildings of historic Milledgeville. The tour lasts for an hour and a half and begins at dusk Wednesday through Saturday.   map