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

Petroglyphic Boulders

Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, May 26, 2022

1. Petroglyphic Boulders Marker

Inscription. These two engraved 'petroglyphic' boulders were carved by prehistoric Native Americans of Georgia. Their exact ages are unknown but the symbols are somewhat similar to Georgia pottery designs from ca. 800 years ago. The meaning of the symbols is also unknown. The larger boulder was originally found in Forsyth County. It was given to the University of Georgia in 1963 by H.F. Vaughn of Athens. The smaller boulder came from the western side of Squirrel Mountain in White County. It was given to the University of Georgia in the late 1930's by some citizens of White County. Both boulders are Rabun granite. This granite - a granodiorite - is found in north Georgia in both White and Forsyth Counties.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Anthropology & Archaeology • Indigenous Peoples and Communities.

Location. 33° 57.215′ N, 83° 22.365′ W. Marker is in Athens, Georgia, in Athens-Clarke County. It can be reached from South Jackson Street north of Baldwin Street, on the right when traveling north. Located in front of Baldwin Hall. Touch for map. Marker

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is at or near this postal address: 355 S Jackson St, Athens GA 30602, 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, 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: United States Navy Pre-Flight School (a few steps from this marker); In Memory of Unknown Enslaved Individuals (a few steps from this marker); Old Athens Cemetery (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Old Athens Cemetery (about 300 feet away); Latin American Ethnobotanical Garden (about 300 feet away); Old College (approx. 0.2 miles away); Abraham Baldwin (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Old College (approx. 0.2 miles

Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, May 26, 2022

2. Petroglyphic Boulders Marker

away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Athens.

Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, May 26, 2022

3. Petroglyphic Boulders Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 30, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 29, 2022, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. This page has been viewed 977 times since then and 58 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 29, 2022, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.