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

Prominent Facilities

Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, May 25, 2022

1. Prominent Facilities Marker

Inscription. •Increased capacity of Sanford Stadium from 36,000 to 92,746
•Sanford Stadium Double Decked 1967, East End Zone 1981, West End Zone 1991, South Suites 1994, South Suites Addition and Sky Club 2000, Gate 6 2002, North Side Upper Deck 2003, North Suites 2004, Press Box Renovation 2004
•Lindsey Hopkins Indoor Tennis 1979
•Spec Towns Track and Field Stadium 1986, 1987
•Butts-Mehre Heritage Hall 1987, Football Renovations 1997, 2003
•Baseball Stadium at Foley Field 1990
•Stegeman Coliseum Renovations 1995
•Atlanta Summer Olympics 1996 Helped secure for Athens and the University three Olympic venues: soccer, volleyball, and rhythmic gymnastics
•Ramsey Center 1996 Athletics contributed to the funding of the facility which houses swimming and volleyball competition arenas and housed the gymnastics practice gym
•Boyd Golf Center 1999
•Rankin M..Smith Sr. Academic Center 2002
•Dan Magill Tennis Complex 2003
•Soccer Stadium 1998, Turner Soccer Clubhouse 2003
•Softball Stadium 2004

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports.

Location. 33° 56.569′ N, 83° 22.969′ W. Marker is in Athens, Georgia, in Athens-Clarke County. Marker can be reached from Pinecrest Drive. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Athens GA 30605, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Tradition of Service (here, next to this marker); Vincent J. Dooley (here, next to this marker); National Championships (here, next to this marker); Honors and Awards (here, next to this marker); Significant Achievements (here, next to this marker); Long Tradition of Service (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Vincent J. Dooley (here, next to this marker); Award Winning Athletic Director (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Athens.

Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, May 25, 2022

2. Prominent Facilities Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 29, 2023, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. This page has been viewed 32 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 29, 2023, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.