South Downtown in Atlanta in Fulton County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)

The American Kennel Club Dogny Project

Photographed by Craig Doda, September 2, 2024

1. The American Kennel Club Dogny Project Marker

Inscription. In the wake of the tragedy our nation faced on September 11, 2001, many specially trained search and rescue dogs and their handlers diligently and tirelessly searched through the wreckage for injured victims and deceased loved ones. The American Kennel Club provided the financial support to secure food, shelter, and supplies, for these canine heroes and their handlers, as well as veterinary care. The DOGNY Project was established by The American Kennel Club to raise monies that would go into a permanent charitable fund named the AKC CAR Canine Support and Relief Fund. This fund will be available for the continued financial support of search and rescue dogs and their handlers wherever they are called to serve in the future. This bronze statue of the German Shepherd Dog mounted on Georgia granite, represents the contribution of $25,000 to this fund by the Georgia Dog Clubs named below. It stands as a tribute to those dogs and handlers who have so valiantly served our country in the past, to those who will be called to serve, and reminds us that the dog is truly "Man's Best Friend."

Erected by Atlanta Kennel Club-Augusta

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Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: 9/11 Attacks • Animals • Charity & Public Work. A significant historical date for this entry is September 11, 2001.

Location. 33° 45.006′ N, 84° 23.296′ W. Marker is in Atlanta, Georgia, in Fulton County. It is in South Downtown. It is at the intersection of Martin Luther King Junior Drive Southwest and Washington Street Southwest, on the right when traveling west on Martin Luther King Junior Drive Southwest. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 31 M.L.K Jr Dr SW, Atlanta GA 30303, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Piedmont.

It is also in the American South

and specifically in the Deep South.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Photographed by Craig Doda, September 2, 2024

2. The American Kennel Club Dogny Project Marker

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: St. Philip's Church (here, next to this marker); Historic Ground (within shouting distance of this marker); John Brown Gordon (within shouting distance of this marker); Replica of the Statue of Liberty (within shouting distance of this marker); Central Presbyterian Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Transfer of Command (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Battle of Atlanta (about 300 feet away); Thomas E. Watson (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Atlanta.

Credits. This page was last revised on September 12, 2024. It was originally submitted on September 9, 2024, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 374 times since then and 42 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 9, 2024, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.