Athens in McMinn County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
Fire Department
201 N. White St.
Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, July 17, 2021
1. Fire Department Marker
In the early 1940s, the Board of Public Utilities (later Athens Utilities Board) began purchasing this property and that immediately behind it on Jackson for its offices.
In the early 1960s, the City of Athens purchased and renovated the buildings for use as city offices, the fire hall, and the police department. In 1963, the Athens Fire Department moved into this facility on N. White Street.
In 1973, the property was sold and city hall, the fire department, and the police department moved to the new Municipal Building on N. Jackson.
Erected by Main Street Athens Project.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Charity & Public Work.
Location. 35° 26.618′ N, 84° 35.639′ W. Marker is in Athens, Tennessee, in McMinn County. Marker is on North White Street just north of East Hornsby Street, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 201 N White St, 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. Athens Outlet Store (within shouting distance of this marker); McMinn County Jail (within shouting distance of this marker); African American Barbers in Athens (within shouting distance of this marker); Samuel Cleage
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Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, July 17, 2021
2. Fire Department Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on August 30, 2021. It was originally submitted on August 25, 2021, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. This page has been viewed 140 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 25, 2021, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
