Old Governor's Mansion
Georgia's Old Governor's Mansion is a historic house museum located on the campus of Georgia College & State University (GCSU) at 120 South Clarke Street in Milledgeville, Georgia. It was established in 1839. For a second stop, Andalusia is 3.8 mi away.
A museum inside Milledgeville
Summers are hot
July and August highs run 91–93°, and about 78 days a year reach 90°. When to go ↓
You can stay in Milledgeville
Old Governor's Mansion is inside Milledgeville, which has 20 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from Atlanta
Atlanta is about 83 miles northwest (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Established in 1839
Old Governor's Mansion dates from 1839. About ↓
Best months: Mar, Apr, Oct and Nov
March, April, October and November are the mild months, with highs of 68–77°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
Month by month
Below are typical highs and lows near Old Governor's Mansion.
Old Governor's Mansion
Georgia's Old Governor's Mansion is a historic house museum located on the campus of Georgia College & State University (GCSU) at 120 South Clarke Street in Milledgeville, Georgia. Built in 1839, it is one of the finest examples of Greek Revival architecture in the American South, and was designated a National Historic Landmark for its architecture in 1973. It served as Georgia's executive mansion from 1839- 1868, and has from 1889 been a university property, serving for a time as its official president's residence. It is an accredited museum of the American Alliance of Museums and in 2015 was named an affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution.
- Type
- Museum
- Established
- 1839
- Listed
- National Historic Landmark · National Register of Historic Places (1970)
- Wikipedia readers
- 3.3K a year
Lodging near Old Governor's Mansion
To stay close, try Milledgeville (20) and Sandersville (8), and Macon-Bibb County has the most rooms in the area (105).
Macon-Bibb County
The most places to stay in the area, and a base for a longer trip.
157,556 people
33 mi southwest of Old Governor's Mansion
Compare 9 towns
| Town | From Old Governor's Mansion | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milledgeville | in town | — | 20 14 hotels · 2 motels · 3 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins | 16,835 | $193K | D |
| Hardwick | 3 mi southwest | 5 min | 2 1 motel · 1 campground | 3,402 | $92K | — |
| Crooked Creek 21% vacation homes | 13 mi north | 20 min | 2 2 lodges & cabins | 798 | $238K | — |
| Sandersville | 26 mi east | 40 min | 8 4 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 1 campground · 1 RV park | 5,397 | $121K | — |
| Gray | 19 mi west | 30 min | 3 1 hotel · 2 motels | 3,567 | $226K | B+ |
| Irwinton | 19 mi south | 30 min | 3 1 hotel · 1 motel · 1 hostel | 537 | $92K | — |
| Eatonton | 19 mi northwest | 30 min | 3 1 hotel · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B | 6,749 | $167K | C+ |
| Gordon | 15 mi southwest | 20 min | 1 1 campground | 1,720 | $87K | — |
| Macon-Bibb County | 33 mi southwest | 50 min | 105 90 hotels · 7 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins · 3 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 157,556 | $175K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
More to see nearby
Within 68 miles you can add these well-known places.
61 mi Stadium & arenaSanford Stadium
14 mi MuseumAndalusia
219 mi LakeLake Oconee
67 mi LandmarkFort Gordon
327 mi National Historical ParkOcmulgee Mounds National Historical Park112K visitors a year
425 mi Ancient siteRock Eagle Effigy Mound
40 mi MuseumMuseum of Aviation529 mi MuseumAllman Brothers and Band MuseumPhoto credits
Sanford Stadium: The original uploader was Clio64 at French Wikipedia., CC BY-SA 3.0 · Andalusia: Stephen Matthew Milligan, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Lake Oconee: http://www.terraprints.com, CC BY 2.5 · Fort Gordon: U.S. Army Cyber Command, Public domain · Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park: Bubba73 (talk), Jud McCranie, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Rock Eagle Effigy Mound: Brian McInturff, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Museum of Aviation: United States Geographical Survey, Public domain
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Your questions on Old Governor's Mansion
Is Old Governor's Mansion in Milledgeville?
Yes. It’s inside Milledgeville, GA.
When is the best time to visit Old Governor's Mansion?
March, April, October and November, with highs of 68–77°.
How far is Old Governor's Mansion from Atlanta?
About 83 miles northwest of Atlanta, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Old Governor's Mansion?
Middle Georgia Regional (MCN), about 36 miles away. The nearest big hub is Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta (ATL), about 79 miles.
Where should I stay near Old Governor's Mansion?
Milledgeville (in town, 20 places to stay), Macon-Bibb County (33 mi, 105 places to stay) and Sandersville (26 mi, 8 places to stay).
What locals in Milledgeville say
People in Milledgeville have not posted tips yet; their Town Square is open.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.