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

A View to History

Broad St. Where the University of Georgia & Athens Meet

Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, June 19, 2021

1. A View to History Marker

Inscription. You are standing at the historic terminus of Broad St. Through this iron gable - which represents an original wooden covered bridge to Cook & Brother Factory - you can view historic Downtown Athens.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Bridges & Viaducts • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Covered Bridges series list.

Location. 33° 57.522′ N, 83° 21.988′ W. Marker is in Athens, Georgia, in Athens-Clarke County. Marker is on East Broad Street east of First Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1040 E Broad St, Athens GA 30601, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Water Power (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Water Power (within shouting distance of this marker); Cook & Brother Confederate Armory (within shouting distance of this marker); River Overview (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named River Overview (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named River Overview (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker

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also named Water Power (within shouting distance of this marker); Cook & Brother Armory Building (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Athens.

Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, June 19, 2021

2. A View to History Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on April 21, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 17, 2022, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. This page has been viewed 180 times since then and 39 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 17, 2022, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.