Milledgeville in Baldwin County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)

State College

Photographed by David Seibert, September 5, 2010

1. State College Marker

Inscription. Largely through the efforts of William Y. Atkinson the Georgia Normal and Industrial College was founded in 1889 with J. Harris Chappell as the first president. It became a degree-granting institution in 1917 and included a liberal arts program. The name was changed in 1922 to Georgia State College for Women and in 1961 to the Woman’s College of Georgia. Today it is part of the University System of Georgia.

This square of 20 acres, set aside for public use in 1803, was used from 1811 until after the War Between the States as the site of the State Penitentiary. The buildings were partly burned during Sherman’s occupation in 1864.

Erected 1961 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 005-29.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Georgia Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1889.

Location. 33° 4.865′ N, 83° 13.932′ W. Marker is in Milledgeville, Georgia, in Baldwin County. It is on North Clark Street (Business U.S. 441) 0 miles West Hancock Street (Georgia Route 49), on the right when traveling north. The markers stands at the western edge of the university. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Milledgeville GA 31061, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Georgia’s Antebellum Trail

and in the Piedmont.

It is also in the American South

and specifically in the Deep South.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the original Thirteen Colonies,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers.

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At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Old Governor’s Mansion (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named The Old Governor's Mansion (about 600 feet away); Georgia State Penitentiary (about 600 feet away); Dr. Charles Holmes Herty (about 700 feet away); Birthplace of Charles Holmes Herty (about 700 feet away); Lafayette's Tour (about 800 feet away); The Allen Strain (approx. 0.2 miles away); Baldwin County Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Milledgeville.

Another marker is no longer nearby. The March to the Sea (was about 600 feet away but has been confirmed missing).

Regarding State College. The school has been renamed again, to the Georgia College and State University, and is co-educational.

Photographed by David Seibert, September 5, 2010

2. State College Marker

Looking north on North Clark Street

Photographed by David Seibert, September 5, 2010

3. State College Marker

Looking east

Georgia College and State University image. Click for full size.

Photographed by David Seibert, September 5, 2010

4. Georgia College and State University

Looking east at the campus from the marker. Some of the oldest buildings are on the left.

Credits. This page was last revised on November 15, 2018. It was originally submitted on October 1, 2010, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 1,216 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 1, 2010, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.