Georgia's Historic Capitals - New Georgia Encyclopedia
Jul 28, 2005 · On December 5, 1877, voters across Georgia reaffirmed Atlanta as the capital city of Georgia by a vote of 99,147 to 55,201. Two years later, in 1879, the legislature accepted Atlanta’s proposal and selected the city hall as the site for the new capitol.
Old State Capitol (Milledgeville, Georgia) - Wikipedia
On December 12, 1804, the state legislature voted to designate Milledgeville as the capital of Georgia. In 1805, $60,000 was appropriated to build a capitol building; and a planned city with elements of Savannah, Georgia , and Washington D.C. , …
Georgia's State Capitals (1868- present) | Explore Georgia
For the first 43 years of Georgia’s existence, the cities that had been known as the capital were in the southeastern part of the state: Frederica and Savannah.
Welcome to Milledgeville, GA | History, Heritage & Small Town Fun
Founded in 1803, Milledgeville served as the capital of Georgia during the Civil War. Today our charming southern town boasts a hip college vibe that has an eclectic mix of locally owned shops and dining options.
Georgia's Old Capitol Building - visitmilledgeville.org
Milledgeville was designated as the new Capital of Georgia in 1803 and the highest point in the city was reserved for the Statehouse Square. In 1805 construction began and The Old Capitol Building became the first public building ever designed in the …
Georgia State Capitol - Wikipedia
The Georgia State Capitol is an architecturally and historically significant building in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. The building has been named a National Historic Landmark which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Milledgeville, Georgia - Historic Sites & Points of Interest
Jul 14, 2012 · Milledgeville, Georgia, is a charming and historic city that for sixty years was the state capital. It is the home of Georgia's historic Old Capitol Building and Old Governor's Mansion, as well as the Andalusia farm of writer Flannery O'Connor.
Georgia's State Capitals (1782- 1804) | Explore Georgia
For the first 43 years of Georgia’s existence, the cities that had been known as the capital were in the southeastern part of the state: Frederica and Savannah.
Tour Five Georgia Capital Cities | ExploreGeorgia.org
Did you know Georgia had four capital cities before Atlanta? Take a fun history road trip to these five capitals offering history combined with fun things to see and do.
Old State Capitol - New Georgia Encyclopedia
In December 1804 Milledgeville was declared by the legislature to be the new capital of Georgia. The pointed arched windows and battlements marked Milledgeville's capitol building as America's first public building in the Gothic revival style.