Explore Milledgeville, Georgia, with this interactive street and satellite map.
| City | Milledgeville |
| State | Georgia (GA) |
| County | Baldwin County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 33.087945 |
| Longitude | -83.240613 |
| Population | 17,070 |
| Density | 324.3 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Codes | 31061, 31062, 31059 |
| Area Code | 912 |
| County Seat | Milledgeville |
| School District | Baldwin County School District |
Milledgeville occupies a landscape defined by the steady, persistent flow of Fishing Creek as it carves through the red-clay piedmont. It lies 28.5 miles northeast of Macon, GA (from Macon, GA: bearing 54°T), and is situated 1.0 miles north-northwest of Hardwick. The terrain rises in subtle, quiet slopes toward the distant profile of Beech Ridge, which catches the afternoon light in shades of muted violet. Just a mile from the center, the still waters of Youth Development Center Lake offer a mirror to the passing clouds and the shifting seasons. Five miles distant, the dense canopy of Baldwin State Forest stands as a testament to the resilient, deep-rooted pines of the region. Central (Bonner) Park serves as a green anchor within the town, where the air often holds the heavy, sweet scent of damp earth and pine needles.
Milledgeville began its life as a planned seat of government, designed with wide, orderly avenues that still dictate the flow of daily movement. The local economy grew from the soil of the surrounding plains, transitioning from early agricultural pursuits into a diverse mixture of light manufacturing and institutional stability. Education has long served as a pillar for the local workforce, grounding the financial health of the region in the longevity of its academic centers. The rhythm of the work week follows a steady pulse, shaped by the interplay of historic commerce and modern industry. Milledgeville maintains a deliberate pace, favoring the careful preservation of its structural heritage over the frantic speed of larger urban centers.
Cultural life in Milledgeville finds its expression in the architecture of the old statehouse and the quiet, imposing presence of the surrounding historic districts. The writer Flannery O’Connor lived here at Andalusia, where she observed the intricate, often stark realities of the Southern landscape with a sharp and singular vision. Visitors often gravitate toward the historic campus buildings that anchor the town, finding a particular beauty in the way the light strikes the brickwork at dusk. Local gatherings and community events rely on the shared history of the area to foster a sense of continuity among residents. Milledgeville carries its legacy with a quiet gravity, where the weight of the past informs the modest, everyday grace of the present.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Milledgeville, Georgia. Coordinates: 33.087945, -83.240613. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Milledgeville includes the ZIP code (31061, 31062, 31059), telephone area code (912), county seat of Baldwin County (Milledgeville), and school district assignment (Baldwin County School District).
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | August 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |