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

Water Power

Water and Gravity

Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, June 19, 2021

1. Water Power Marker

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The force of gravity pulls us towards the ground. This force also pulls water downhill, and provides power to do work.

Available, easy to direct, and surprisngy heay (A pint’s a pound the world 'round"), water is a good tool. When it falls it has potential energy that can power machines lke waterwheels. The amount of power available depends upon how far the water falls and how much water is falling. How far the water falls is called the head. The higher the head, the more power available. On a waterwheel the weight of the water pushes on the blades or buckets, making the wheel turn. A shaft connected to the turning wheel powers other machines.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce.

Location. 33° 57.506′ N, 83° 21.971′ W. Marker is in Athens, Georgia, in Athens-Clarke County. Marker can be reached from East Broad Street east of First Street, on the right when traveling east. Located in Cook & Brother Plaza. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1180 E Broad St, Athens GA 30601, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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marker. A different marker also named Water Power (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Water Power (a few steps from this marker); Cook & Brother Armory Building (a few steps from this marker); Cook & Brother Confederate Armory (a few steps from this marker); Making Things in the Mill (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Making Things in the Mill (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Making Things in the Mill (within shouting distance of this marker); The Millstone (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. Water Power 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 51 times since then and 19 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.