Milledgeville, Georgia
Milledgeville is a city of 16,748 people in Baldwin County, Georgia, founded in 1804.
Why visit Milledgeville
Townapedia lists 22 museums and landmarks, 11 parks and trails, 73 places to eat, 9 places to stay and 4 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Georgia College & State University, Georgia Military College, Andalusia and Old Governor's Mansion.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 93°F; January lows average 33°F.
Weather in Milledgeville
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About Milledgeville
Milledgeville () is a city in and the county seat of Baldwin County, Georgia, United States. Founded in 1803 along the Oconee River, it served as the state capital of Georgia from 1804 to 1868, including during the American Civil War. The city's layout, modeled after the grid plans of Savannah, Georgia, and Washington, D.C., reflects Milledgeville's intended role as a seat of government. During its years as the capital, Milledgeville quickly became a hub of political activity and cotton-based commerce before facing significant economic changes after the capital was relocated to Atlanta in 1868.
From the Wikipedia article Milledgeville, Georgia (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do4
Georgia College & State University
School · 0.7 mi
Public university in Milledgeville, Georgia, US
Georgia Military College
School · 1.1 mi
Public university in Georgia, USA
Nigerian Dwarf Goats
Zoo and aquarium · 3.2 mi
Goat pen with a family of very small nigerian dwarf goats that are kid friendly
Museums and landmarks22
Andalusia
Museum · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Historic farm in Georgia, USA; home of Flannery O'Connor
Old Governor's Mansion
Museum · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Museum in Milledgeville, Georgia, USA
Atkinson Hall, Georgia College
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Milledgeville, Georgia, listed on the NRHP in Baldwin County
Central State Hospital
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Mental health facility in Milledgeville, Georgia
Devereux-Coleman House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.8 mi
House in Milledgeville, Georgia
Fowler Apartments
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Historic apartment building in Milledgeville, Georgia, USA
Milledgeville Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Historic district in Georgia, United States
Old State Capitol
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Listed on the NRHP in Georgia
Samuel Rockwell House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Historic house in Milledgeville, Georgia
Westover
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.4 mi
Historic Southern plantation in Milledgeville, Georgia, USA
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Woodville
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.8 mi
Historic mansion near Milledgeville, Georgia, United States
Andalusia: the Home of Flannery O'Connor
Museum · 3.1 mi
2628 North Columbia Street, Milledgeville
10 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds11
Restaurants and cafes73
Pickle Barrel
Diner · American · 1.4 mi
1892 North Columbia Street, Milledgeville
Tu-Sa 11:00-23:00; Su 11:00-22:00
The Brick
Restaurant · Pizza, Sandwich, Italian · 0.8 mi
136 West Hancock Street, Milledgeville
Mo-Sa 11:00-21:00; Su 12:00-21:00
Greene's Farmhouse Foods
Restaurant · 0.8 mi
116 West Hancock Street, Milledgeville
Su-Th 11:00-18:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-20:00
Buffington's
Diner · American · 0.8 mi
120 West Hancock Street, Milledgeville
Mo-Sa 11:00-02:00; Su 11:00-12:00
Shima
Restaurant · Japanese, Sushi, Steak House · 0.8 mi
140 West Hancock Street, Milledgeville
Mo-Th 11:00-21:30; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00
Blackbird Coffee
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 0.8 mi
114 West Hancock Street, Milledgeville
Mo-Sa 07:00-22:00; Su 08:00-21:00
Chili's
Restaurant · Tex-Mex · 2.5 mi
2596 North Columbia Street
Mo-Su 11:00-22:00
61 more on the map.
History
Milledgeville served as Georgia's state capital from 1804 to 1868 and played a central role in shaping the state's early development. Established during a period of territorial expansion following treaties with the Muscogee (Creek) Nation, the city became the state's center of political activity and remained so through the American Civil War, after which the capital was relocated to Atlanta. In the decades that followed, Milledgeville responded to the challenges of losing its capital status by expanding public institutions and higher education and, more recently, by investing in economic diversification and downtown revitalization.
Milledgeville, named for Georgia governor John Milledge (1802–1806), was established in 1804 as Georgia's new centrally located capital. Its founding followed the 1802 Treaty of Fort Wilkinson, through which the Muscogee (Creek) Nation ceded land west of the Oconee River to the state. Prior to this, the area had been the subject of prolonged conflict between settlers and the Creek Nation, including violent clashes known as the Oconee War. Planned as a grid-based city similar to Savannah, Georgia, and Washington, D.C., Milledgeville quickly rose in prominence, serving as Georgia's capital for over six decades until 1868.
From the History section of Milledgeville, Georgia on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay9
Fairfield Inn & Suites Milledgeville
Motel and hotel · 3.2 mi
2631 North Columbia Street, Milledgeville
Churches and places of worship32
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 0.9 mi
110 North Jefferson Street, Milledgeville
Hardwick Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 2.4 mi
124 Thomas Street, Milledgeville
Shopping17
Gas and EV charging9
Schools, colleges and libraries21
Mary Vinson Memorial Library
Library · 1.0 mi
151 South Jefferson Street, Milledgeville
Healthcare8
Map of Milledgeville
206 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 58°F | 33°F | 4.2 in | 0.3 in |
| Feb | 62°F | 36°F | 4.1 in | 0.2 in |
| Mar | 69°F | 42°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 77°F | 49°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 84°F | 58°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 90°F | 67°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 93°F | 70°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 91°F | 70°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 86°F | 64°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 78°F | 52°F | 2.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 68°F | 40°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 60°F | 36°F | 4.5 in | 0.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Milledgeville Hcn (1 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Baldwin County has had 11 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2024-09-30: Hurricane Helene (Hurricane)
- 2024-09-26: Hurricane Helene (Tropical Storm)
- 2020-03-29: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2018-10-10: Hurricane Michael (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Baldwin County Airport (MLJ) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 4 miles away.
- Hardwick 3 mi south, about 5 min by car
- Gray 18 mi west, about 30 min by car
- Eatonton 19 mi northwest, about 30 min by car
- Sparta 20 mi northeast, about 33 min by car
- Sandersville 26 mi east, about 42 min by car
- Tennille 27 mi southeast, about 43 min by car
- Jeffersonville 28 mi south, about 46 min by car
- Monticello 29 mi northwest, about 47 min by car
- Macon-Bibb County 33 mi southwest, about 52 min by car
- Greensboro 33 mi north, about 53 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Old Governor's Mansion; Milledgeville, Georgia; March 13, 2011, Stephen Matthew Milligan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Fowler Apartments, Milledgeville, GA, US, Jud McCranie, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Georgia's Old Governor's Mansion, Gaogmsocial, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Andalusia (farmhouse); Milledgeville, Georgia; January 29, 2011, Stephen Matthew Milligan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Old State Capitol, Milledgeville (Baldwin County, Georgia), L. D. Andrew, Photographer, Public domain
- 201 N. Wayne, Blastoids, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Samuel Rockwell House, Blastoids, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Woodville, Baldwin County, GA, US, Jud McCranie, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Atkinson Hall, Georgia College 2012-09-24 22-22-32, Cdharrison, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Devereux-Coleman House, Blastoids, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Picture of Georgia College and State University's Sanford and Napier Halls taken from West Greene Street in Milledgeville, Georgia, USA, Ken Lund, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Georgia Military College, Clifflandis, CC0
- Oconee Regional Medical Center, Clifflandis, CC0
- Bone Cemetery 2, Clifflandis, CC0
- Bone Cemetery, Clifflandis, CC0
- Georgia College & State University Ina Dillard Russell Library, Clifflandis, CC0
- Street Parking - panoramio, csmith/dbb1, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Fowler Apartments 2, Clifflandis, CC0
- Richard B. Russell - panoramio, csmith/dbb1, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Penitentiary Square, Clifflandis, CC0
- Russell Auditorium - panoramio, csmith/dbb1, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Georgia College Museum of Fine Arts, Clifflandis, CC0
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