Albany in Dougherty County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Albany Lights
1889
Photographed By Mark Hilton, May 5, 2018
1. Albany Lights Marker
On February 9, 1889, the first electric lights brightened Broad and Washington Street in Albany. The City had the first Edison municipal incandescent system ever erected in the South, making Albany famous and attracting tourists from throughout the state to see the new lighting system.Erected by the City of Albany.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Events. A significant historical date for this entry is February 9, 1889.
Location. 31° 34.623′ N, 84° 9.15′ W. Marker is in Albany, Georgia, in Dougherty County. Marker can be reached from West Broad Avenue west of North Washington Street, on the right when traveling west. Located in the sidewalk in front of the Albany Chamber of Commerce. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 225 West Broad Avenue, Albany GA 31701, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Nelson Tift Building (within shouting distance of this marker); C.B. (Chevene Bowers) King (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Exchange Building (about 400 feet away); British Royal Air Force Memorial
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Photographed By Mark Hilton, May 5, 2018
2. Albany Lights Marker is in sidewalk next to the bush.
Photographed By Mark Hilton, May 5, 2018
3. Albany Lights Marker looking west on Broad Avenue.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 6, 2018. It was originally submitted on May 6, 2018, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 182 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 6, 2018, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.
