The Monroe County Historical Society at 126 East Johnston Street in Forsyth, Georgia seeks to preserve and interpret the history of the county’s 200 years through its programs, archives, and museum.
The Society, established in 1975, maintains three railroad-related buildings located along the track of the Norfolk-Southern Railway. A brick passenger depot built in 1899 houses the museum and the Society’s archives. A small brick baggage room built in 1917 is used for small exhibits and meetings. The stone depot, constructed in the 1840s by the Macon and Western Railroad Company, houses the Society’s military display and provides space for large meetings. All three buildings are on the National Register of Historic Places.
Explore the Museum and our Archives
The public is welcome to browse the museum exhibits and browse the archives of the Monroe County Historical Society. Preview our archive sections on family history, maps, and photographs on the archive page. View our normal hours of operation on the contact us page.