Downtown Atlanta in Fulton County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Original Coca-Cola Botting Company
125 Edgewood Avenue
— Sweet Auburn Freedom Walk —
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 20, 2021
1. Original Coca-Cola Botting Company Marker
This building has been designated as a National Historic Landmark. Best known to Atlantans as the first Georgia bottling plant of the Coca-Cola Company, this small 2-story commercial building, which was constructed in 1890, originally housed both shops and upstairs living quarters. This building is now the Baptist Student Center for Georgia State University, providing an interesting contrast to its urban environment.
Erected by National Park Service • City of Atlanta.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the National Historic Landmarks series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1890.
Location. 33° 45.261′ N, 84° 23.055′ W. Marker is in Atlanta, Georgia, in Fulton County. It is in Downtown Atlanta. Marker is at the intersection of Edgewood Avenue SE and Courtland Street SE, on the right when traveling east on Edgewood Avenue SE. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 125 Edgewood Ave SE, Atlanta GA 30303, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Atlanta's "Main Street" (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Herndon Plaza (about 500 feet away); Alonzo Herndon 1858-1927 (about 500 feet away); Sweet Auburn Walk
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Also see . . .
1. Dixie Coca-Cola Bottling Company Plant. National Park Service website entry (Submitted on November 22, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
2. Dixie Coca-Cola Bottling Company Plant. City of Atlanta website entry:
Details and history about the building and the Coca-Cola Company (Atlanta Urban Design Commission). (Submitted on November 22, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 20, 2021
2. Original Coca-Cola Botting Company Marker (Secondary)
This plaque reads:
Dixie Coca-Cola
Bottling Plant
has been designated a
National
Historic Landmark
This site possesses national significance
in commemorating the history of the
United States of America
1983
National Park Service
United States Department of the Interior
Bottling Plant
has been designated a
National
Historic Landmark
This site possesses national significance
in commemorating the history of the
United States of America
1983
National Park Service
United States Department of the Interior
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 20, 2021
3. Original Coca-Cola Botting Company Marker
The National Historic Landmark plaque is left of the front steps, and the Sweet Auburn Freedom Walk marker is to the right.
Unknown via Georgia State University/Fair use
4. “Sketch depicting the Coca-Cola plant c. 1901”
From The Wonderful World of Coca-Cola: Centennial Edition (Nov. 1985).
Credits. This page was last revised on February 8, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 21, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 304 times since then and 58 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on November 21, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 22, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
