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

Former Site of Fairhaven Tuberculosis Sanitarium

Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, May 23, 2022

1. Former Site of Fairhaven Tuberculosis Sanitarium Marker

Inscription. By 1924, the spread of tuberculosis had reached epidemic levels in Athens, with 100 active cases and a death toll in excess of 160. This caused public health officials to request a sanitarium (hospital) to be built. The result was a Spanish-style sanitarium that was built for the county at a cost of $50,000 and opened in February 1926. The hospital had 30 beds equally distributed between black and white patients and operated until the late 1930's when the remaining patients were moved to Alto, Georgia. The facility closed for many years, and was reopened in 1945 as the Memorial Park Club House.

In 1902, the Lorraine Cross was chosen as the symbol of the global fight against tuberculosis.

Erected by Thomas Miller Chapter National Society Colonial Dames XVII Century & the Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Disasters • Parks & Recreational Areas • Science & Medicine. A significant historical month for this entry is February 1926.

Location. 33° 55.689′ N, 83° 23.185′ W. Marker is in Athens, Georgia, in Athens-Clarke County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Gran Ellen Drive and Marion Drive, on the left when traveling west. Located near the Athens

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Creative Theatre in Memorial Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 293 Gran Ellen Dr, Athens GA 30606, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within one mile of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Purple Heart Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Gold Star Honor Roll Athens and Clarke County (within shouting distance of this marker); Judge Frank Daniel Foley (approx. 0.9 miles away); Maj. Gen. Albert B. Jones (approx. one mile away); John L. (Judge) Beaver Pavilion (approx. one mile away); Dan Magill Tennis Complex (approx. one mile away); Vince Dooley Athletic Complex (approx. one mile away); Significant Achievements (approx. one mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Athens.

Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, May 23, 2022

2. Former Site of Fairhaven Tuberculosis Sanitarium Marker

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Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, May 23, 2022

3. Former Site of Fairhaven Tuberculosis Sanitarium

Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, May 23, 2022

4. Former Site of Fairhaven Tuberculosis Sanitarium

Credits. This page was last revised on May 24, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 24, 2022, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. This page has been viewed 368 times since then and 71 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 24, 2022, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.