Milledgeville, GA
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About Milledgeville
- • Flannery O'Connor, renowned Southern Gothic writer, lived at Andalusia Farm near Milledgeville.
- • Milledgeville was the birthplace of the Georgia Normal and Industrial College, now Georgia College & State University.
- • Serving as Georgia's capital from 1804-1868 significantly boosted Milledgeville's prominence.
- • Central State Hospital, once Georgia's largest mental institution, held over 12,000 patients.
- • Sherman's March to the Sea in 1864 brought significant destruction and changed Milledgeville's trajectory.
- • Named for Georgia Governor John Milledge, it was established as the capital in 1804.
- • With just over 20,000 residents, it's smaller than many state college towns.
- • At 331 feet, the elevation offers gentle rolling hills, not towering peaks.
- • Education and healthcare are major employers, reflecting its role as a regional center.
- • A nostalgic, quiet atmosphere permeates, reflecting its rich history and natural beauty.
- • The Atlanta Braves, about 90 miles away, won the World Series in 2021.
- • Georgia College's baseball team secured the Division II College World Series in 1998.
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