Athens in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Site of First Classes
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical date for this entry is January 27, 1785.
Location. 33° 57.349′ N, 83° 22.476′ W. Marker is in Athens, Georgia, in Athens-Clarke County. Marker can be reached from S Jackson Street, 0 miles south of E Broad Street, on the left when traveling north. The marker is on the north side of Old College (now the Dean's Office) on the North Campus of the University of Georgia. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Athens GA 30602, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Abraham Baldwin (a few steps from this marker); Old College (within shouting distance of this marker); Robert Toombs Oak (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Chapel Bell (about 400 feet away); Herty Field (about 400 feet away); First Garden Club
(about 600 feet away); The Red and Black (about 600 feet away); Holmes/Hunter Academic Building (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Athens.

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, July 6, 2018
5. Inscription on Abraham Baldwin statue nearby
Near to the featured marker is a statue of Abraham Baldwin. The statue's inscription reads:
Abraham Baldwin
1754-1807
First President
The University of Georgia
A gift of the UGA Alumni Association
Dedicated September 16, 2011
1754-1807
First President
The University of Georgia
A gift of the UGA Alumni Association
Dedicated September 16, 2011
Credits. This page was last revised on August 20, 2020. It was originally submitted on July 16, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Querétaro, Mexico. This page has been viewed 139 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on July 16, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Querétaro, Mexico. 2. submitted on July 17, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Querétaro, Mexico. 3, 4. submitted on July 16, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Querétaro, Mexico. 5. submitted on July 17, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Querétaro, Mexico.