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

Jarrett Springs

Photographed by Charles Smith, May 31, 2011

1. Jarrett Springs Marker

Inscription. Jarrett Springs formerly known as Commissioners Springs, flows in an enclosed structure about 40 yards on adjacent land. In 1803, because of the abundant and clear water supply, this site was selected by the Georgia Legislature as the location for the new state capital to be named Milledgeville.

Erected 2011 by William Sherrill Chapter Georgia 21 National Society Colonial Dames XVII Century.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Settlements & Settlers • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the The Colonial Dames XVII Century, National Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1803.

Location. 33° 5.107′ N, 83° 13.7′ W. Marker is in Milledgeville, Georgia, in Baldwin County. It is on North Wayne St. near West Thomas St. when traveling north. adjacent to GCSU physical plant. 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

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the Deep South.

Globally, it is in 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. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Masonic Temple of Benevolent Lodge No 3, F. & A. M. (approx. ¼ mile away); Great Seal of Georgia and the Unfinished Acts of the Legislature, 1864 (approx. ¼ mile away); The Great Seal of Georgia (approx. ¼ mile away); The Allen Strain (approx. 0.3 miles away); Sacred Heart Catholic Church (approx. 0.3 miles away); Baldwin County Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.3 miles away); Site of Fort Defiance (approx. 0.3 miles away); Old State Capitol (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Milledgeville.

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 7, 2022

2. Jarrett Springs Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 13, 2022. It was originally submitted on June 6, 2011, by Charles Smith of Milledgeville, Baldwin Georgia. This page has been viewed 1,372 times since then and 70 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on June 6, 2011, by Charles Smith of Milledgeville, Baldwin Georgia. 2. submitted on May 13, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.