Old Governor's Mansion

The Old Governor's Mansion is a house museum in Milledgeville featuring stuccoed brick walls with a rectangular plan and a hip roof rising two stories. The structure displays classical Greek Revival characteristics and includes rooms that represent life during the early 1800s.

The building was completed in 1839 and served as the official residence of eight Georgia governors before the state capital moved to Atlanta in 1868. This relocation marked the end of its role as a seat of state power.

The mansion displays how people lived in antebellum society, focusing on the everyday routines and roles of those who inhabited and worked within it. Visitors can observe the spaces where daily tasks took place and understand the different experiences across the household.

The building is accessible through guided tours that allow visitors to explore the interior spaces and their history. It helps to check ahead of time when tours are offered and how long they last so you can plan your visit accordingly.

During General Sherman's March to the Sea, he spent a night at this house on November 23, 1864, resting in the family dining room. This brief presence of a prominent military commander during the Civil War left a lasting mark on local history.

Location: Milledgeville

Inception: 1839

Architects: Charles B. Cluskey

Address: 120 South Clarke Street, Milledgeville, GA 31061

Phone: +14784454545

Email: Matt.davis@gcsu.edu

Website: http://gcsu.edu/mansion

GPS coordinates: 33.07967,-83.23147

Latest update: December 10, 2025 20:05