Young Harris in Towns County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
The First Classes of Young Harris College
Photographed by Mark Parker, May 10, 2025
1. The First Classes of Young Harris College Marker
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1886.
Location. 34° 56.071′ N, 83° 50.931′ W. Marker is in Young Harris, Georgia, in Towns County. It is at the intersection of Main Street (U.S. 76) and Murphy Street (Georgia Route 66), on the right when traveling south on Main Street. The marker is next to the Young Harris College Alumni House. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 896 Main St, Young Harris GA 30582, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Georgia’s Mountains. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Deep South, in Appalachia, and specifically in Southern Appalachia. 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 original Cherokee Nation, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, one of the original Thirteen Colonies, one of the Confederate States
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: The Georgia Lottery Corporation (a few steps from this marker); Track Rock Gap (approx. 3.9 miles away); Returning Fire to the Mountains (approx. 4.7 miles away); Designated Wilderness (approx. 4.7 miles away); a different marker also named Brasstown Bald (approx. 4.7 miles away); Appalachian Trail (approx. 4.7 miles away); Logan Turnpike (approx. 4.7 miles away); Gold Rush Spurs Cherokee Removal (approx. 4.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Young Harris.
Other markers no longer nearby. Trackrock Gap (was approx. 2 miles away but has been confirmed missing); Brasstown Bald (was approx. 2 miles away but has been confirmed missing).
Photographed by Mark Parker, May 10, 2025
2. The First Classes of Young Harris College Marker next to YHC Alumni House
Photographed by Mark Parker, May 10, 2025
3. The First Classes of Young Harris College Marker near corner of Main & Murphy Streets
Credits. This page was last revised on May 20, 2025. It was originally submitted on May 12, 2025, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. This page has been viewed 88 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 12, 2025, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
