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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Milledgeville,_GeorgiaMilledgeville, Georgia - Wikipedia

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   Milledgeville, named after Georgia governor John Milledge (in office 1802–1806), was founded by European Americans at the start of the 19th century as the new centrally located capital of the state of Georgia. It served as the state capital from 1804 to 1868.

2. www.georgiaencyclopedia.org › milledgevilleMilledgeville - New Georgia Encyclopedia

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   Dec 6, 2002 · Milledgeville is the seat of Baldwin County in central Georgia. It served as the fourth capital of Georgia (1804-68) and was the seat of the state government throughout the Civil War (1861-65). According to the 2020 U.S. census, its population was 17,070. Founding and Early Years In 1803 an act of the Georgia legislature called […]

3. www.britannica.com › place › MilledgevilleMilledgeville | Historic Town, Capitol City | Britannica

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   Milledgeville, city, seat (1807) of Baldwin county, central Georgia, U.S. It lies on the Oconee River (dammed immediately north of the city to form Lake Sinclair), about 30 miles (50 km) northwest of Macon. The town was founded in 1803 and named for John Milledge, then governor of Georgia. It was.

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4. www.visitmilledgeville.org › things-to-do › historyHistory & Heritage in Milledgeville, GA | Museums, Historic Sites

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   History & Heritage. Founded in 1803 around a series of beautiful squares and wide streets, Milledgeville was designed to be the new Capital of Georgia. Our rich assortment of historic sites, houses, churches and museums provide visitors with a unique ambiance to learn about a fascinating time of our nation's history. Stroll oak lined streets to ...

5. www.visitmilledgeville.org › blog › postMilledgeville, a Then and Now

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   Aug 5, 2016 · In 1804, Milledgeville was declared the new capitol of Georgia and modeled after Savannah and Washington D.C. Since then, Milledgeville has seen everything from the Civil War to the construction of Georgia Military College, and more recently, the restorations of several Antebellum homes.

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6. www.baldwincountyga.com › community › pageHistory | Baldwin County Georgia

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   Milledgeville was laid out to be Georgia‘s new state capital and first settled in 1803. Incorporated as a town on December 8, 1806, Milledgeville was named for former governor John Milledge (1757-1818). Courthouse History. Baldwin County‘s first courthouse was a log cabin owned by George Hill in settlement of Hillsborough.

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   Who founded Milledgeville Georgia?

   • Milledgeville, named after Georgia governor John Milledge (in office 1802–1806), was founded by European Americans at the start of the 19th century as the new centrally located capital of the state of Georgia. It served as the state capital from 1804 to 1868.

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   When did Milledgeville Georgia become a state capital?

   • Milledgeville was laid out to be Georgia‘s new state capital and first settled in 1803. Incorporated as a town on December 8, 1806, Milledgeville was named for former governor John Milledge (1757-1818). Baldwin County‘s first courthouse was a log cabin owned by George Hill in settlement of Hillsborough.

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   Where is Milledgeville Georgia located?

   • Milledgeville is a city in and the county seat of Baldwin County in the U.S. state of Georgia. It is northeast of Macon and bordered on the east by the Oconee River. The rapid current of the river here made this an attractive location to build a city. It was the capital of Georgia from 1804 to 1868, including during the American Civil War.

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   What is Milledgeville known for?

   • Milledgeville is dotted with historic treasures. Georgia. Traces of both Washington, D.C. the streets and original squares. the capital of Georgia. The state legislature immediately. and treasury from the old capitol in Louisville. ready for use. serves as a reminder of the occasion. design. Two wings were added, along with United States.

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8. www.exploresouthernhistory.com › milledgevilleMilledgeville, Georgia - Historic Sites & Points of Interest

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   Jul 14, 2012 · Founded in 1803 as a designed and centrally located city in the rapidly growing State of Georgia, Milledgeville is one of the most historic cities in the South. Beautifully preserved today, the landscape of Milledgeville is dotted with historic treasures. Even the streets reflect the dream of the city's founders to create a designed community