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

R. Chappelle Matthews

Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, May 25, 2022

1. R. Chappelle Matthews Marker

Inscription. This Public Service Complex is named to honor R. Chappelle Matthews (1908-1986) who served in the Georgia House of Representatives for twenty eight (28) years representing the district that included the University of Georgia. Representative Matthews was a champion for all programs of the University, but especially public service and outreach. The complex includes the Georgia Center for Continuing Education, the Hoke Smith Building, the Hoke Smith Annex, the J.W. Fanning Building, and the Treanor House and all buildings surrounding it.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Education.

Location. 33° 56.71′ N, 83° 22.804′ W. Marker is in Athens, Georgia, in Athens-Clarke County. It can be reached from South Lumpkin Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1240 S Lumpkin St, Athens GA 30605, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Classic City Area

and in the Piedmont.

It is also in the American South

and specifically in the Deep South.

Globally,

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it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the original Thirteen Colonies,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Birthplace of Mildred Lewis Rutherford, Lit D. (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Indian Trail (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); The University of Georgia (approx. 0.2 miles away); Forrest Towns Track (approx. 0.2 miles away); 1980 National Champions (approx. 0.2 miles away); Award Winning Athletic Director (approx. 0.2 miles away); Bowl Games (approx. ¼ mile away); Student-Athlete Awards (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Athens.

Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, May 25, 2022

2. R. Chappelle Matthews Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 17, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 25, 2022, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. This page has been viewed 184 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 25, 2022, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.