Athens in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
University of Georgia Botanical Garden
1833-1856
Photographed By David Seibert, February 23, 2014
1. University of Georgia Botanical Garden Marker
In 1833 Dr. Malthus Ward, Professor of Natural History, opened the University Botanical Garden at this location. Covering the block bounded by Broad, Pope, Reese, and Finley, the four-acre garden was intended as a laboratory for learning and experimentation as well as a location of natural beauty. The promotion of the sciences, both in the classroom and through projects like the botanical garden, reflected a growing trend in higher education away from a strictly classics-based curriculum. Although the garden gained a national reputation and became one of Athens’ greatest attractions, loss of funding forced its closure in 1856. Funds from the sale of the garden property were used to erect the iron fence surrounding the campus and the Arch, a free-standing gate that has become the symbol of the University of Georgia.
Erected 2013 by The Georgia Historical Society and the Athens Historical Society. (Marker Number 29-7.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Education.
Location. 33° 57.4′ N, 83° 23.05′ W. Marker is in Athens, Georgia, in Athens-Clarke County. Marker is on North Pope Street, 0.1 miles north of West Broad Street (Business U.S. 78), on
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Athens High and Industrial School (within shouting distance of this marker); Camak House: (approx. 0.2 miles away); Ross Crane House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Home of Joseph Henry Lumpkin (approx. ¼ mile away); Lucy Cobb Institute (1858-1931) (approx. ¼ mile away); Albon Chase House (approx. 0.3 miles away); Louis H. Persley (approx. 0.4 miles away); The Stoneman Raid (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Athens.
Photographed By David Seibert, February 23, 2014
2. University of Georgia Botanical Garden Marker
Photographed By David Seibert, February 23, 2014
3. University of Georgia Botanical Garden Marker
Looking north on North Pope Street
Credits. This page was last revised on July 16, 2018. It was originally submitted on September 29, 2017, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 364 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 29, 2017, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia.
