Athens in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)

Site of First Classes

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, July 6, 2018

1. Site of First Classes Marker

Inscription. The University of Georgia, created by the Georgia General Assembly on January 27, 1785, is this nation's first state-chartered university. This building stands near the spot in a forest clearing where Josiah Meigs taught the first university classes in September, 1801.

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 (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Abraham Baldwin (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named 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). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Athens.

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An additional Old College marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, July 6, 2018

2. An additional Old College marker

This additional marker is along the left of the north face of the Old College. It reads:
Old College
Oldest Building – 1806
Marker presented by
Thomas Miller Chapter
Colonial Dames XVII Century
1985

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, July 6, 2018

3. Site of First Classes Marker

The marker is just to the right of the right-most set of doors on the Old College.

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, July 6, 2018

4. Site of First Classes Marker

The marker can be seen far to the right along Old College in this view. A statue of Abraham Baldwin is in the foreground.

Inscription on Abraham Baldwin statue nearby image. Click for full size.

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

Credits. This page was last revised on August 20, 2020. It was originally submitted on July 16, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 241 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on July 16, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. 2. submitted on July 17, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. 3, 4. submitted on July 16, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. 5. submitted on July 17, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.