Carl Vinson's Home Reopens
The recent addition of the Harris-Vinson House to the Georgia College campus strengthens the ties between the university and Milledgeville's most prominent son, the late U.S. Congressman Carl Vinson.
The Georgia College Foundation purchased the late congressman's house in May and gifted it to the university. Today, it houses alumni affairs and university advancement.
"We are so fortunate to adopt this historic home and preserve it as part of our heritage for future generations," says Amy Amason, vice president for external relations and university advancement. "The university greatly respects the home's historic significance in the community and takes great pride in protecting and preserving it."
Milledgeville Mayor Richard Bentley says the university is the appropriate new owner of one of the town's historic treasures. "Given the Vinson's House close proximity to the university campus, this is an ideal use of this historic house," he says. "The university will maintain its historic integrity and preserve the house, keeping it from falling into the hands of developers."
The Vinson House is among several recent foundation acquisitions including the Newell-Watts House where the Office of Admission is now located.