Millen
Cotton Avenue is an excellent example of a railroad commercial district. The Central Railroad Company built a line between Savannah and Macon via Millen in the 1830's; a north-south line from Millen to Augusta built by the Savannah Railroad in 1852 turned Millen into a major trade post.
Two major depots located along Cotton Avenue indicate the significance of rail transportation in Millen. Both built in the early 1900's, one is currently in used by Norfolk Southern and the other houses the Millen-Jenkins County Museum and Chamber of Commerce. Railroad activity continues to be important in Millen. The terminal serves as a switch station where trains are made up. As many as fifteen trains pass through Millen daily. Train watching is an attraction for train enthusiasts.
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Jenkins County Scenic Byway
The Jenkins County Scenic Byway forms a thirty mile loop that begins along Cotton Avenue in Millen's Historic District, travels north along State... -
Camp Lawton Confederate Prison
During the Civil War, the site of Magnolia Springs State Park was called Camp Lawton. The 42-acre camp, the largest ever built by the Confederacy... -
Jenkins County Museum
The museum is located in one of the two railroad depots still in use in Millen, located on Cotton Avenue. It houses collections of local histories...
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Magnolia Springs State Park Cabins & Campground
Tent, trailer, RV sites, 3 walk-in sites, 6 cottages, 3 playgrounds, swimming pool, freshwater aquarium, natural spring and boardwalk, 8 picnic... -
Regency Inn and Suites - Millen
Deluxe continental breakfast; AM/FM clock and coffee maker in room. 24 hour Front Desk; free local calls. Golf and fishing nearby; Meeting/Banquet...
