MILLY COLLECTION
The Milledgeville Collection proudly boasts famous town landmarks and symbols: The Old Capitol Building, Georgia Military College Gates, The Trolley, Georgia College Pergola, Old Governor's Mansion, Campus Theatre, City Hall, and The Old Court House.
Founded in 1803, Milledgeville served as the capital of Georgia during the Civil War. Today, this charming southern town boasts a hip college vibe that has an eclectic mix of locally owned shops and dining options.
The Old Capitol Building: Circa 1807, the Old Capitol Building is a central feature of Milledgeville and sits on the city’s highest point. It served as the seat of government for the State of Georgia from 1807 to 1868, and in its legislative chambers the Secession Convention was held in 1861. General Sherman and his troops damaged the building and held a mock legislative session during Sherman's March to the Sea.
Georgia Military College Gates: Built after the Civil War in 1867 using bricks from the arsenal that was blown up by Sherman's troops, these stately gates now serve as the north and south entrances to Georgia Military College. GMC was established in 1879 by act of the Georgia General Assembly. They say, "Those that walk through these gates will forever be changed."
The Trolley: Affectionately known to locals as ‘Milly,’ The Trolley is a long-time staple of the town. Located on the Antebellum Trail, Milledgeville is rich with historical treasures and commanding history. Hop aboard ‘Milly’ to experience a guided trolley tour around Georgia’s Antebellum Capital!
Georgia College Pergola: Georgia College was chartered in 1889 as Georgia Normal and Industrial College and welcomed its first students in 1891. The Pergola, located between Atkinson and Terrell Halls, serves as both a Georgia College landmark and symbol. A pergola is a linear structure over a pathway, and its columns form something of a "colonnade." Before freshman convocation, new students walk through the pergola, symbolically entering the university and its academic square. On graduation day students walk under the pergola in the other direction, processing out to the front lawn for the commencement ceremony, thereby symbolically leaving the university.
Old Governor's Mansion: Built as the Executive Mansion, it was home to the governors of Georgia from 1838 to 1868. During the Civil War, the Mansion was claimed as a "prize" in the March to the Sea, when General Sherman and his troops occupied the building. The Mansion is one of the most perfect examples of Greek Revival architecture in the nation and now serves as an historic house museum.
Campus Theatre: Opened in 1935 as the only theater in downtown Milledgeville, it served the community as a stage for theatrical productions and vaudeville-style shows and as a movie theater. It is typical of the many Art Deco sites built by the Martin (now Carmike) chain that once dominated the movie business in small towns throughout the southeastern United States. In Milledgeville, the name was "The Campus" because it was located one block from the campus of Georgia College, who owns the Theatre today.
City Hall: Built between 1907-1908, Milledgeville City Hall is home to the Mayor's Office and City Council. The building features large white columns and a weathervane adorns the top.
The Old Courthouse: The historic former Baldwin County Courthouse building was constructed in 1887. It was remodeled and repaired with federal Public Works Administration (PWA) funds in 1937 and again in 1965. It served as the Courthouse for over 100 years until the construction of a new courthouse was completed in 1997.
Founded in 1803, Milledgeville served as the capital of Georgia during the Civil War. Today, this charming southern town boasts a hip college vibe that has an eclectic mix of locally owned shops and dining options.
The Old Capitol Building: Circa 1807, the Old Capitol Building is a central feature of Milledgeville and sits on the city’s highest point. It served as the seat of government for the State of Georgia from 1807 to 1868, and in its legislative chambers the Secession Convention was held in 1861. General Sherman and his troops damaged the building and held a mock legislative session during Sherman's March to the Sea.
Georgia Military College Gates: Built after the Civil War in 1867 using bricks from the arsenal that was blown up by Sherman's troops, these stately gates now serve as the north and south entrances to Georgia Military College. GMC was established in 1879 by act of the Georgia General Assembly. They say, "Those that walk through these gates will forever be changed."
The Trolley: Affectionately known to locals as ‘Milly,’ The Trolley is a long-time staple of the town. Located on the Antebellum Trail, Milledgeville is rich with historical treasures and commanding history. Hop aboard ‘Milly’ to experience a guided trolley tour around Georgia’s Antebellum Capital!
Georgia College Pergola: Georgia College was chartered in 1889 as Georgia Normal and Industrial College and welcomed its first students in 1891. The Pergola, located between Atkinson and Terrell Halls, serves as both a Georgia College landmark and symbol. A pergola is a linear structure over a pathway, and its columns form something of a "colonnade." Before freshman convocation, new students walk through the pergola, symbolically entering the university and its academic square. On graduation day students walk under the pergola in the other direction, processing out to the front lawn for the commencement ceremony, thereby symbolically leaving the university.
Old Governor's Mansion: Built as the Executive Mansion, it was home to the governors of Georgia from 1838 to 1868. During the Civil War, the Mansion was claimed as a "prize" in the March to the Sea, when General Sherman and his troops occupied the building. The Mansion is one of the most perfect examples of Greek Revival architecture in the nation and now serves as an historic house museum.
Campus Theatre: Opened in 1935 as the only theater in downtown Milledgeville, it served the community as a stage for theatrical productions and vaudeville-style shows and as a movie theater. It is typical of the many Art Deco sites built by the Martin (now Carmike) chain that once dominated the movie business in small towns throughout the southeastern United States. In Milledgeville, the name was "The Campus" because it was located one block from the campus of Georgia College, who owns the Theatre today.
City Hall: Built between 1907-1908, Milledgeville City Hall is home to the Mayor's Office and City Council. The building features large white columns and a weathervane adorns the top.
The Old Courthouse: The historic former Baldwin County Courthouse building was constructed in 1887. It was remodeled and repaired with federal Public Works Administration (PWA) funds in 1937 and again in 1965. It served as the Courthouse for over 100 years until the construction of a new courthouse was completed in 1997.