Capitals, Columns Culture

1. Capitals, Columns & Culture The Guide to Downtown Milledgeville’s Historic District

2. The Encompassment of History Bathed in an intoxicating mixture of magnolia and moonlight, her classic beauty is unsurpassed. Cloaked in mystery and intrigue, her appeal is universal and her attraction undeniable. Like a true southern belle, she perfectly charms treasured guests with fascinating tales, southern delicacies, and gracious hospitality. Meet Milledgeville, the First Lady of Georgia.

3. “The Problem” The current mapping methods used are not concise or visually/spatially oriented. There are no digital images/maps available of the historic district. Visitors Bureau’s maps are only used for the self guided walking tours. Current maps do not show the true spatial orientation of the historic district.

4. Our Sources of Information Historic Walking Tour Guide of Milledgeville. Capitals, Columns & Culture; Your guide to Milledgeville, Georgia, and it’s affiliated web sites. Milledgeville’s Welcome Center/Convention and Visitor’s Bureau. The guided Trolley Tour with tour guide. Self-guided walking tour.

5. “Methodology” We created a spatially oriented map from several 1999 Georgia DOQ digital raster images. We co-located the homes and properties between the bureau’s map and our DOQ map. We then screen digitized and plotted all of the historical properties and houses creating an attribute table for each one including any readily available addresses.

6. “Results” A new digital geo-referenced map of the Milledgeville Historic District. Anybody can now see spatially referenced information that can be used as a tool to better understand the historical significance of the City of Milledgeville.

8. Here are a few well-known historical sites found in the City of Milledgeville…

9. Historical Properties Originally one of four public squares in the Milledgeville town plan of 1803. Many people associated with Milledgeville and Georgia History are buried here. (ex. Carl Vinson and Flannery O’Connor)

10. Historical Properties Home to the governors of Georgia from 1839 to 1868, and was occupied by General Sherman. Now serves as a historic house museum because the Mansion is one of the most perfect examples of Greek Revival Architecture in Georgia.

11. Historical Properties First example of Gothic architecture in a public building in the US. Served as the seat of government for the state from 1807 to 1868. Since 1879, Georgia Military College has occupied the site.

12. Historical Houses The house was one of the many designed by the famous architect John Marlor. It was given to the Old Capitol Historic Society to become a museum depicting the history of Milledgeville.

13. Historical Houses c. 1890 Greek Revival home with an asymmetrical floor plan. Designed by architect E.T. Alling for Judge Roberts. Now serves as a Bed and Breakfast and offers facilities for special events.

14. Tours African American Heritage Tour: A two hour guided tour that takes you through the once thriving black business district and through the heart of Milledgeville’s Historic District. Trolley Tour: A guided drive on a trolley that takes you through landmarks in Milledgeville’s Historic District. Step on Guides: A guide will take you back in time and share the history and trivia of the Old Capitol. You will also walk in the footsteps of General Sherman as you move through the Historic District.

15. Summary Our new map of the Milledgeville Historic District shows a true visual representation of it’s spatial attributes. We have given the tools to viewers to better understand the layout of Milledgeville’s historical homes and properties. Using our map, one can teach or learn about the true nature of our city.

16. For More Information about the Downtown Milledgeville Historic District Welcome Center/Convention and Visitors Bureau at 200 West Hancock Street. Or visit online at www.milledgevillecvb.com