Athens in McMinn County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)

GI Headquarters

106 E. Washington St.

Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, July 17, 2021

1. GI Headquarters Marker

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Dr. W.W. Grant, dental surgeon, built his office here c. 1907 having bought the lot from Dr. J.R. Nankivell, physician, who had his office next door. Serving as mayor, Dr. Grant oversaw the building of a splendid system of concrete walks, the covering of the unsightly ditch up White Street, the removal of the old calaboose (jail), and the development of the City Park (Knight Park).

This building served as the GI Headquarters in 1946.

Erected by Main Street Athens Project.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Science & Medicine • War, World II. A significant historical year for this entry is 1907.

Location. 35° 26.595′ N, 84° 35.549′ W. Marker is in Athens, Tennessee, in McMinn County. Marker is on East Washington Avenue (Tennessee Route 39) just east of Long Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 106 E Washington Ave, Athens TN 37303, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Nankivell-Walthall Building (here, next to this marker); Planters Bank (a few steps from this marker); McGaughey Corner

Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, July 17, 2021

2. GI Headquarters Marker

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Fire Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); From Furs to Factories (within shouting distance of this marker); Hitching Rings (within shouting distance of this marker); Athens Water Works Precinct 11 (within shouting distance of this marker); McKeldin Block (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Athens.

Credits. This page was last revised on July 23, 2021. It was originally submitted on July 23, 2021, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. This page has been viewed 100 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 23, 2021, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.