Athens in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Old College
Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, June 26, 2022
1. Old College Marker
Oldest Building-1806
Marker presented by
Thomas Miller Chapter
Colonial Dames XVII Century
1985
Erected 1985 by Thomas Miller Chapter, Colonial Dames XVII Century.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings.
Location. 33° 57.352′ N, 83° 22.467′ W. Marker is in Athens, Georgia, in Athens-Clarke County. It can be reached from South Jackson Street south of East Braod Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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 the North Atlantic Region, 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: Abraham Baldwin (here, next to this marker); Site of First Classes (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Abraham Baldwin (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Old College (within shouting distance of this marker); Robert Toombs Oak (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Chapel Bell (about 400 feet away); Herty Field (about 400 feet away); Holmes/Hunter Academic Building (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Athens.
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Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, June 26, 2022
2. Old College Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on July 10, 2022. It was originally submitted on June 26, 2022, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. This page has been viewed 263 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 26, 2022, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
