When the line from Augusta met the Central Rail Road here in the 1850s, this crossing became one of the earliest major rail junctions in the nation, making Millen strategically vital for moving Confederate troops and supplies.
Millen Junction
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Millen Junction is a historical marker in Millen, Jenkins County. It is one of 16 historical markers documented in Jenkins County, among 44 historic sites cataloged across the county on Georgia Roam.
The site sits at 32.8023, -81.9396 near Millen. The nearest cataloged historic site is Millen Fountain (historical marker), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include Millen, Jenkins Court House, and The Wayside Home.
This record is drawn from Georgia historical-marker records. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
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