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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2CN1_georgia-state-penitentiary_Milledgeville-GA.html
Georgia State Penitentiary. From Prisoners to Soldiers. On this 20-acre square stood the first Georgia State Penitentiary. Completed in 1816, the walled compound occupied 2-1/2 acres in the center of the square. The penitentiary housed approximate…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1Y9V_milledgeville-confederate-monument-a-war-memorial_Milledgeville-GA.html
South(Front) CSA This tribute to the memory of the Confederate Soldier, unveiled April 26, 1912. West His heroism, in the presence of the conquering foe was equaled only by his generosity to his fallen enemy. North 1861  …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1Y69_the-old-governors-mansion_Milledgeville-GA.html
Construction of this Executive Mansion was authorized in 1835 and completed in 1839. The governor's earlier residence, Government House, just to the south on the corner of Clarke and Greene Streets, had fallen into disrepair. The Mansion is consid…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1Y64_state-house-square_Milledgeville-GA.html
This 20-acre square as the center of Georgia's state government and location of its capitol building from 1807 until 1868. The "State House," imposing Gothic edifice that dominates the square contained the offices of the governor and the chambers …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1Y4A_in-commemoration-of-marquis-de-lafayette_Milledgeville-GA.html
In Commemoration of Marquis De Lafayette and his visit to Georgia's Capital March 27-29, 1825. Monday March 28 a ball and supper were given in his honor in the State House and a barbecue was served on these grounds.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1Y44_baldwin-county-veterans-memorial-a-war-memorial_Milledgeville-GA.html
Veterans Memorial "Flame of Freedom" Dedicated to the veterans of all wars from Milledgeville and Baldwin County on the occasion of the 50th Anniversary of the American Legion March 15, 1969 {Lower Prayer} "O, Lord, support us a…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1Y42_the-allen-strain-historical_Milledgeville-GA.html
In grateful commemoration of the contribution to agriculture by Drs. Henry Dawson and Edwin Whitaker, Allen, Brothers, of Baldwin County, Georgia, in the discovery, improvement and dissemination, 1920-1940, of the Allen Strain, reseed…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM10EE_cedar-lane-cemetery_Milledgeville-GA.html
In 1997 a cemetery restoration began here that triggered a movement to memorialize patients buried at state psychiatric hospitals nationwide. After discovering nearby neglected cemeteries interred some 25,000 people, members of the Georgia Consume…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMZV5_cemetery-square_Milledgeville-GA.html
This square was reserved for public use in the city's original survey and became the site of early church buildings. One hundred yards south of this point is a stone marking the site of the first Methodist Church erected in Georgia west of the Oco…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMZ64_rear-admiral-john-w-wilcox_Milledgeville-GA.html
To The Memory ofRear Adm. John W. Wilcox, Jr.Born Midway Ga. Mar 22, 1882Commander of Battle ShipsAtlantic Fleet U.S. NavyLost at sea from his flagshipthe U.S.S. Washingtonon Mar 27, 1942off Sabel Island, N. Atlanticlongitude 60? W. latitude 44? N.
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