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 Unknown Enslaved Individuals. . 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.
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.
Location. 33° 57.203′ N, 83° 22.361′ W. Marker is in Athens, Georgia, in Athens-Clarke County. Marker 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.
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 137 times since then and 5 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.
