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

Dudley Park

Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, September 23, 2022

1. Dudley Park Marker

Inscription. Dudley Park was named to honor Mr. A.J. Dudley, who worked in the Climax Hosiery Mill as a sweeper (like the boy in the picture below). Later, Mr. Dudley became the mill owner.

Mr. Dudley was a self-made man who prospered as the mill owner, buying into the Climax hosiery mill and eventually becoming president of the Athens Manufacturing Company when Climax obtained the controlling shares of that venerable Athens institution. he also served as Mayor of Athens from 1926 to 1935 and again from 1938 to 1939. After his death in n1947, the building was sold to Chicopee Mills, a division of Johnson and Johnson.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce.

Location. 33° 57.32′ N, 83° 22.01′ W. Marker is in Athens, Georgia, in Athens-Clarke County. Marker can be reached from South Poplar Street north of Oak Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 100 Dudley Park Rd, Athens GA 30601, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A different marker also named Dudley Park (a few steps from this marker); A City Gets on Track (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named A City Gets on Track (within shouting distance of this marker); Railroad Heritage

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(within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Railroad Heritage (within shouting distance of this marker); Oconee River (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Railroad Heritage (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Railroad Heritage (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Athens.

Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, September 23, 2022

2. Dudley Park Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on October 13, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 11, 2022, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. This page has been viewed 136 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 11, 2022, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.