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Monroe County History Museum

Visit the Monroe County Historical Society's museum in Forsyth's red-brick historic railroad depot. This small local-history stop focuses on the county and offers a way to ask about its historical collections and research resources.

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What to expect

Visit the Monroe County Historical Society's museum in Forsyth's red-brick historic railroad depot. This small local-history stop focuses on the county and offers a way to ask about its historical collections and research resources.

Forsyth · Free; donations welcome · Go at your own pace

Monroe County History Museum / Monroe County Historical Society · 126 East Johnston Street, Forsyth, GA 31029

Wed–Fri 10am–4pm; first Sat 10am–2pm

Saturday opening is only the first Saturday of the month, not every Saturday. The historical society says hours may change; call to confirm.

  • A local-history museum in a historic depot
  • Monroe County Historical Society collections
  • A short walk from Forsyth's downtown square

Before you go

  • Admission is free and donations are welcome according to the historical society.
  • The first-Saturday opening is limited to 10am–2pm; other Saturdays are not regular opening days.
  • Call before a special trip or a research visit, since the society notes that hours can change.

Sources & visitor information

Venue and visitor-bureau information checked on the dates below. Follow these links for current hours, admission and access.

Visitor information phone: 478-994-5070

Check the organizer’s latest details before leaving; schedules and availability can change.

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