Milledgeville in Baldwin County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Milledgeville State Hospital
Photographed By David Seibert, February 19, 2005
1. Milledgeville State Hospital Marker
Inscription.
Milledgeville State Hospital. . In 1837, largely through the influence of Tomlinson Fort and William A. White, the legislature appropriated $20,000 for a dormitory near Milledgeville where the state’s mentally ill could receive custodial care. A four-story building was opened on this site in 1842 and together with various later additions became known as the Center Building. Originally serving only pauper patients, services were expanded for all bona fide citizens. Dr. David M. Cooper (serving 1843-1846) was the first Superintendent and was followed by Dr. Thomas F. Green (1847- 1879) and Theophilus O. Powell (1879- 1907).
In 1837, largely through the influence of Tomlinson Fort and William A. White, the legislature appropriated $20,000 for a dormitory near
Milledgeville where the state’s mentally ill could receive custodial care. A four-story building was opened on this site in 1842 and together with various
later additions became known as the Center Building. Originally serving only pauper patients, services were expanded for all bona fide citizens. Dr. David M. Cooper (serving 1843-1846) was the first Superintendent and was followed by Dr. Thomas F. Green (1847- 1879) and Theophilus O. Powell (1879- 1907).
Erected 1961 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 005-24.)
Location. 33° 3.098′ N, 83° 13.328′ W. Marker is in Milledgeville, Georgia, in Baldwin County. Marker is at the intersection of Broad Street and the unnamed hospitalentrance drive, on the right when traveling east on Broad Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Milledgeville GA 31061, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Powell Building (a few steps from this marker);
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 7, 2022
2. Milledgeville State Hospital Marker
Photographed By David Seibert, February 19, 2005
3. Center Building, Milledgeville State Hospital
Credits. This page was last revised on May 13, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 30, 2008, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 2,658 times since then and 43 times this year. Photos:1. submitted on October 30, 2008, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. 2. submitted on May 13, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. 3. submitted on October 30, 2008, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
