Georgia Rural Telephone Museum

Georgia Rural Telephone Museum is a history museum in Leslie, Georgia, dedicated to telecommunications history. The building displays more than 2000 telephones and telecommunications equipment from different decades, all housed in a former cotton warehouse building that dates back to the 1920s.

The museum opened its doors in 1995 when former President Jimmy Carter attended the opening ceremony as a guest of honor. This event helped establish it as an important place for preserving rural telecommunications history.

The museum shows how telephones changed life in rural areas and connected people who lived far from cities. Visitors learn how communication technology shaped the way small communities stayed in touch with each other.

The museum is located at 135 North Bailey Avenue in Leslie and is open Monday through Friday from 9 AM to 3:30 PM. Visitors should know the museum operates only on weekdays, so planning a visit during the week is necessary.

The collection includes a Wilhelm Candlestick telephone from 1896 made of nickel, which is considered the most valuable piece in the collection. This rare phone shows the craftsmanship and material quality from the early days of telephone technology.

Location: Leslie

Address: 135 N Bailey Ave, Leslie, GA 31764

Phone: +12298744786

Website: https://grtm.org

GPS coordinates: 31.95632,-84.08748

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:41