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

In Memory of Unknown Enslaved Individuals

Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, May 26, 2022

1. In Memory of Unknown Enslaved Individuals Marker

Inscription. In memory of the unknown individuals interred in this area during the 19th century, on land that was part of the old Athens Cemetery. In 2015, remains were discovered during the construction of the Baldwin Hall addition. The vast majority of the remains identified were those of men, women and children of African descent, most likely slaves or former slaves. Upon guidance of the State of Georgia, they were reinterred at the Oconee Hill cemetery. The University of Georgia recognizes the contributions of these and other enslaved individuals and honors their legacy. May they continue to rest in peace.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Anthropology & Archaeology • Cemeteries & Burial Sites. A significant historical year for this entry is 2015.

Location. 33° 57.203′ N, 83° 22.361′ W. Marker is in Athens, Georgia, in Athens-Clarke County. It can be reached from South Jackson Street just north of Baldwin Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 355 S Jackson St, Athens GA 30602, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally,

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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: Petroglyphic Boulders (a few steps from this marker); United States Navy Pre-Flight School (within shouting distance of this marker); Latin American Ethnobotanical Garden (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Old Athens Cemetery (about 400 feet away); a different marker also named Old Athens Cemetery (about 400 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 away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Athens.

Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, May 26, 2022

2. In Memory of Unknown Enslaved Individuals Marker

Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, May 26, 2022

3. In Memory of Unknown Enslaved Individuals Marker

Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, May 26, 2022

4. In Memory of Unknown Enslaved Individuals Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 2, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 29, 2022, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. This page has been viewed 307 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 29, 2022, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.