Athens in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
River Overview
Taking Care of the River
Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, September 23, 2022
1. River Overview Marker
Our rivers are brown because of poor farming and construction practices continued to allow soil to wash off the land. Dams were built that slowed and deepened the river, killing many of the native fish, crustaceans, and river plants. As the town grew, so did the amount of dyes, poisons, trash, and animal waste that went into the river. The Middle and North Oconee Rivers provide us with drinking water and carry away our waste. They also furnish water for electrical production, industry, agriculture and recreation. We need to be aware of how our actions affect our rivers and what we need to do to take care of them.
What can you do to help our rivers?
Don't dump trash into rivers.
Maintain your vehicle and prevent oil leaks.
Stop or report soil erosion.
Plant native trees, shrubs, and grasses to buffer along waterways.
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Top: Circa 1900 post card view of farming practices between Cook & Brothers Armory and the Oconee River.
Left: Circa 1900 post card view of the Oconee River.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Natural Features.
Location.
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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: A different marker also named River Overview (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named River Overview (a few steps from this marker); A View to History (within shouting distance of this marker); Water Power (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Water Power (about 300 feet away); Cook & Brother Confederate Armory (about 300 feet away); a different marker also named Water Power (about 300 feet away); Cook & Brother Armory Building (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Athens.
Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, September 23, 2022
2. River Overview Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on October 12, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 11, 2022, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. This page has been viewed 256 times since then and 6 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.
