Millen, Georgia
Millen is a city of 2,956 people in Jenkins County, Georgia, founded in 1835.
Why visit Millen
Townapedia lists 3 museums and landmarks, 1 park or trail, 10 places to eat and 1 place to stay in and around town.
Highlights include Downtown Millen Historic District and Jenkins County Courthouse.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 92°F; January lows average 36°F.
Weather in Millen
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Millen
Millen is a city, and the county seat of Jenkins County, Georgia, United States. As of the 2020 census, Millen had a population of 2,966.
From the Wikipedia article Millen, Georgia (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks3
Downtown Millen Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic district in Georgia, USA
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Jenkins County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
County courthouse in Millen, United States of America
Millen High School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
High school in Millen, Jenkins County, Georgia
Parks, trails and playgrounds1
Restaurants and cafes10
Huddle House
Restaurant · Breakfast, American, Diner · 0.4 mi
412 US Highway 25, Millen
Mo-Tu 06:00-00:00; We 06:00-20:00; Th 06:00-00:00; Fr-Sa...
Round's on Winthrope
Restaurant · Burger, Pizza, Chicken, Sandwich, Seafood, Fish, Tea, Salad
537 East Winthrope Avenue, Millen
Tu-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr 11:00-22:00; Sa 11:00-21:30
Savannah Pizza Company
Restaurant · Pizza, Wings, Sandwich, Pasta, Dessert, Cake, Salad · 0.4 mi
131 North Masonic Street, Millen
Mo-Sa 11:00-22:00
Abuelos Cocina Mexicana
Restaurant · Mexican
108 North Daniel Street, Millen
Mo-Sa 11:00-21:00
El Mariachi Mexican Bar & Grill
Restaurant · Mexican, Grill, Chicken, Steak, Salad, Dessert · 0.5 mi
315 US Highway 25, Millen
Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 11:00-21:00
Panda Market & Restaurant
Restaurant · Chinese
332 East Winthrope Avenue, Millen
Tu-Sa 11:00-20:00
DQ Grill & Chill
Fast food · Ice Cream, Burger · 0.7 mi
1234 US Highway 25 North, Millen
Mo-Th 11:00-20:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-21:00; Su 11:00-20:00
McDonald's
Fast food · Burger · 0.5 mi
227 US-25, Millen
Mo-Th 05:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 05:00-00:00; Su 05:00-23:00
Where to stay1
History
Millen was first settled in 1835 along the border of what was then Burke and Screven counties. It was originally named "79" due to its approximate distance in miles from the coastal city of Savannah. Planters cultivated cotton as a commodity crop.
In 1854, the Central of Georgia Railway and the Georgia Railroad connected at 79. The town became known as "Millen's Junction" after McPherson B. Millen, the superintendent of the Central of Georgia Railway.
During the Civil War, a site for a prisoner-of-war camp to house Union soldiers was chosen about five miles from Millen's Junction. Camp Lawton included a hospital, fort and officer housing and had about 8,600 prisoners confined there on 14 November 1864, according to a detailed camp map made by a former prisoner. It was built in what is today Magnolia Springs State Park, because the location was favorable due to the springs providing potable water and its proximity to the Augusta and Savannah Railroad. On December 3, 1864, Sherman's March to the Sea passed through Millen. Prior to the arrival of Union forces, Confederate soldiers evacuated the Camp Lawton prisoners to Savannah. The Union soldiers destroyed Millen's Junction after finding the prison camp and to avoid use of the railway junction.
From the History section of Millen, Georgia on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship8
Shopping3
Gas and EV charging5
Schools, colleges and libraries5
Healthcare1
Map of Millen
37 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 58°F | 36°F | 4.2 in |
| Feb | 62°F | 38°F | 3.6 in |
| Mar | 68°F | 44°F | 4.3 in |
| Apr | 76°F | 51°F | 3.3 in |
| May | 84°F | 60°F | 3.5 in |
| Jun | 89°F | 68°F | 5.7 in |
| Jul | 92°F | 71°F | 5.9 in |
| Aug | 90°F | 71°F | 4.8 in |
| Sep | 85°F | 65°F | 3.5 in |
| Oct | 77°F | 54°F | 3.2 in |
| Nov | 68°F | 43°F | 2.9 in |
| Dec | 60°F | 38°F | 3.5 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Rocky Ford 4Se (16 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
Jenkins County has had 18 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)
- 2024-09-24: Tropical Storm Debby (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-08-05: Hurricane Debby (Tropical Storm)
- 2023-09-07: Hurricane Idalia (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Statesboro-Bulloch County Airport (TBR) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 25 miles away.
- Sylvania 18 mi east, about 29 min by car
- Waynesboro 20 mi north, about 32 min by car
- Twin City 20 mi southwest, about 32 min by car
- Statesboro 27 mi south, about 44 min by car
- Swainsboro 27 mi southwest, about 44 min by car
- Metter 29 mi south, about 47 min by car
- Louisville 29 mi northwest, about 47 min by car
- Hephzibah 35 mi north, about 56 min by car
- Augusta-Richmond County 39 mi north, about 1 h by car
- Grovetown 47 mi north, about 1 h 15 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
- 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
- Downtown Millen Historic District 6, Blastoids, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Site of Millen HS, Millen, GA, US, Jud McCranie, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Downtown Millen Historic District 2, Blastoids, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Downtown Millen Historic District 4, Blastoids, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Downtown Millen Historic District, Blastoids, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Millen Depot, Blastoids, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Downtown Millen Historic District 3, Blastoids, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Downtown Millen Historic District 9, Blastoids, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Downtown Millen Historic District 5, Blastoids, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Downtown Millen Historic District 7, Blastoids, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Downtown Millen Historic District 8, Blastoids, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Jenkins County Courthouse, Millen, GA, US (02), Bubba73, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Jenkins County Courthouse 3, Blastoids, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Jenkins County Courthouse, Blastoids, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Jenkins County Courthouse 4, Blastoids, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Jenkins County Courthouse Signage, Blastoids, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Jenkins County Courthouse 5, Blastoids, CC BY-SA 3.0
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