Milledgeville Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
county seat of Baldwin County, Georgia, United States
About Milledgeville
In 1803 a group of commissioners set out into the wild frontier in search of a place to build Georgia’s new capital city. The search carried them across the Oconee River and into the deep woods of middle Georgia. Soon the group became exhausted and thirsty as they spotted a gushing spring beneath a large oak tree. There they took their rest as their leader, John Clarke, mixed the spring water with some whisky, which he had in his coat pocket. After quite a few drinks the men were convinced that they had reached their destination. Milledgeville had its start. The site for Milledgeville was chosen for its central location in the state and its ample water supply. The town was planned to follow the design of Washington D.C. and Savannah, Georgia and included four public squares designated sp
Top Attractions in Milledgeville
Explore the best things to see and do in Milledgeville:
- ★Andalusia Farm
- ★Old Governor's Mansion
- ★Old State Capitol
- ★William P. Wall Museum of Natural History
Where to Stay in Milledgeville
- 🏨America's Best Value Inn
- 🏨Comfort Suites
- 🏨Hampton Inn
- 🏨Heritage Inn
- 🏨Holiday Inn Express & Suites Milledgeville
Milledgeville Travel Guide Sections
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