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Georgia's Secession Convention

On January 16, 1861, the Georgia Secession Convention met here to consider seceding from the United States. Secession began in response to Abraham Lincoln's election as president the previous...

On January 16, 1861, the Georgia Secession Convention met here to consider seceding from the United States. Secession began in response to Abraham Lincoln's election as president the previous...

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Flannery O'Connor's Andalusia Farm

Andalusia was the home of writer Flannery O´Connor from 1951 until her death in 1964. Born in Savannah in 1925, O´Connor and her family moved to Milledgeville in 1940. O´Connor left Georgia for a...

Andalusia was the home of writer Flannery O´Connor from 1951 until her death in 1964. Born in Savannah in 1925, O´Connor and her family moved to Milledgeville in 1940. O´Connor left Georgia for...

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The Milledgeville Hotel and Oliver Hardy

On this corner stood the Milledgeville Hotel built in 1858 while Milledgeville served as Georgia´s capital. In 1903 Emily Norvell Hardy took over management of the hotel. She moved into the hotel...

On this corner stood the Milledgeville Hotel built in 1858 while Milledgeville served as Georgia´s capital. In 1903 Emily Norvell Hardy took over management of the hotel. She moved into the...

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Brown-Stetson- Sanford House

This Milledgeville Federal-style house was built c. 1825 on North Wilkinson Street for George T. Brown by English-born builder-architect John Marlor. It was operated as the U.S. Hotel and then the...

This Milledgeville Federal-style house was built c. 1825 on North Wilkinson Street for George T. Brown by English-born builder-architect John Marlor. It was operated as the U.S. Hotel and then the...

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Blue Star Memorial Highway

A tribute to the Armed Forces that have defended the United States of America Sponsored by The Garden Club of Georgia, Inc. In cooperation with Georgia Department of Transportation The...

A tribute to the Armed Forces that have defended the United States of America Sponsored by The Garden Club of Georgia, Inc. In cooperation with Georgia Department of Transportation...

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In Commemoration of the Planning and Layout of Milledgeville

In commemoration of the planning and laying out of Milledgeville Under a commission appointed by joint action of the General Assembly at Louisville May 11, 1803, site selected June 11, 1804 and...

In commemoration of the planning and laying out of Milledgeville Under a commission appointed by joint action of the General Assembly at Louisville May 11, 1803, site selected June 11, 1804...

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Site of Fort Defiance

Site of Fort Defiance 1794 Rendezvous of followers of General Elijah Clarke in the Trans-Oconee Country. WPA 1936 D.A.R. Plaque courtesy Lat34North.com. Original page, with additional info, here....

Site of Fort Defiance 1794 Rendezvous of followers of General Elijah Clarke in the Trans- Oconee Country. WPA 1936 D.A.R. Plaque courtesy Lat34North.com. Original page, with additional info,...

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In Commemoration of Marquis De Lafayette

In Commemoration of Marquis De Lafayette and his visit to Georgia´s State Capital March 27-29, 1825. Monday March 28 a ball and supper were given in his honor in the State House and a barbecue...

In Commemoration of Marquis De Lafayette and his visit to Georgia´s State Capital March 27-29, 1825. Monday March 28 a ball and supper were given in his honor in the State House and a barbecue...

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In Commemoration of the Safeguarding of the Great Seal

In Commemoration of the safeguarding of the Great Seal of Georgia and the unfinished acts of the legislature 1864. Within five hundred feet east of here lived Georgia´s wartime secretary of state...

In Commemoration of the safeguarding of the Great Seal of Georgia and the unfinished acts of the legislature 1864. Within five hundred feet east of here lived Georgia´s wartime secretary of...

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Drs. Henry Dawson and Edwin Whitaker, Allen, Brothers

In grateful commemoration of the contribution to agriculture by Drs. Henry Dawson and Edwin Whitaker, Allen, Brothers, of Baldwin County, Georgia, in the discovery, improvement and...

In grateful commemoration of the contribution to agriculture by Drs. Henry Dawson and Edwin Whitaker, Allen, Brothers, of Baldwin County, Georgia, in the discovery, improvement...

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Dr. Charles Holmes Herty

Dr. Charles Holmes Herty Statesman ˜ Chemist Born on this spot Dec. 4, 1867 By his leadership he has made America Chemically self sufficient He has unselfishly Given his time and Talent to...

Dr. Charles Holmes Herty Statesman ˜ Chemist Born on this spot Dec. 4, 1867 By his leadership he has made America Chemically self sufficient He has unselfishly Given his time and Talent to...

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Masonic Temple of Benevolent Lodge No. 3 F.& A.M.

THIS IS THE OLDEST MASONIC BUILDING IN GEORGIA WITH CONTINUOUS USAGE SINCE ITS DEDICATION ON JUNE 24, 1834. FUNDED THROUGH A STATE AUTHORIZED LOTTERY AND CONSTRUCTED BY JOHN MARLOW (ALSO ONE OF...

THIS IS THE OLDEST MASONIC BUILDING IN GEORGIA WITH CONTINUOUS USAGE SINCE ITS DEDICATION ON JUNE 24, 1834. FUNDED THROUGH A STATE AUTHORIZED LOTTERY AND CONSTRUCTED BY JOHN MARLOW (ALSO ONE OF...

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Brown-Stetson- Sanford House

This Milledgeville Federal-style house was built c. 1825 on North Wilkinson Street for George T. Brown by English-born builder-architect John Marlor. It was operated as the U.S. Hotel and then the...

This Milledgeville Federal-style house was built c. 1825 on North Wilkinson Street for George T. Brown by English-born builder-architect John Marlor. It was operated as the U.S. Hotel and then the...

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Cedar Lane Cemetery

In 1997 a cemetery restoration began here triggered a movement to memorialize patients buried at state psychiatric hospitals nationwide. After discovering nearby neglected cemeteries interred some...

In 1997 a cemetery restoration began here triggered a movement to memorialize patients buried at state psychiatric hospitals nationwide. After discovering nearby neglected cemeteries interred some...

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Fort Defiance

Site of Fort Defiance 1794 Rendezvous of Followers of Gen. Elijah Clarke In the Trans-Oconee Country WPA 1938 DAR Plaque courtesy Lat34North.com. Original page, with additional info, here. Photo...

Site of Fort Defiance 1794 Rendezvous of Followers of Gen. Elijah Clarke In the Trans-Oconee Country WPA 1938 DAR Plaque courtesy Lat34North.com. Original page, with additional info, here....

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Alexis de Tocqueville

ALEXIS DE TOCQUEVILLE The 25 year-old French aristocrat and author of Democracy in America visited this area during his 1831-1832 tour of America Tocqueville C-SPAN PLACED BY C-SPAN AND THE CABLE...

ALEXIS DE TOCQUEVILLE The 25 year-old French aristocrat and author of Democracy in America visited this area during his 1831-1832 tour of America Tocqueville C-SPAN PLACED BY C-SPAN AND THE CABLE...

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St. Stephen's Episcopal Church

This Church was organized in 1841 through the efforts of Bishop Stephen Elliott. the church building was completed in 1843 and consecrated Dec. 10. The vestibule, annex and Gothic roof were added...

This Church was organized in 1841 through the efforts of Bishop Stephen Elliott. the church building was completed in 1843 and consecrated Dec. 10. The vestibule, annex and Gothic roof were added...

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Montpelier

This church is named Montpelier after Fort Montpelier of 1794, 1/2 mi. below here down the Oconee. This fort & others were built during the Creek Indian troubles. Capt. Jonas Fouche was ordered to...

This church is named Montpelier after Fort Montpelier of 1794, 1/2 mi. below here down the Oconee. This fort & others were built during the Creek Indian troubles. Capt. Jonas Fouche was ordered to...

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Old Fort Fidius (1793-1797)

The first settlement in this section was made up of four frame houses, a dozen or more cabins and a fort. It was called Federal town. Many of the soldiers died so a new fort was built several...

The first settlement in this section was made up of four frame houses, a dozen or more cabins and a fort. It was called Federal town. Many of the soldiers died so a new fort was built...

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John Clark House

This house, now the Du Bignon home, was once the home of John Clark, Governor of Georgia. At the age of 16, John Clark fought with his father, General Elijah Clark, distinguished Revolutionary...

This house, now the Du Bignon home, was once the home of John Clark, Governor of Georgia. At the age of 16, John Clark fought with his father, General Elijah Clark, distinguished...

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