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

Morton Building

Home of the historic Morton Theatre

— Athens African American Heritage Pathway —

Morton Building Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, June 19, 2025

1. Morton Building Marker

Inscription. The Morton Theatre was African-American-owned, African-American built, and African-American-operated. Built by Monroe B. "Pink" Morton in 1910, the Morton Building also housed black lawyers, dentists, doctors, and other professionals.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1910.

Location. 33° 57.52′ N, 83° 22.718′ W. Marker is in Athens, Georgia, in Athens-Clarke County. It is at the intersection of West Washington Street and North Hull Street, on the left when traveling west on West Washington Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 195 W Washington St, Athens GA 30601, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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: Hot Corner (within shouting distance of this marker); Albon Chase House (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Georgia Theatre (about 400 feet away); First Flight in Georgia (about 500 feet away); Louis H. Persley (about 700 feet away); The Stoneman Raid (about 700 feet away); First Presbyterian Church (about 800 feet away); Ross Crane House (about 800 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Athens.

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Morton Building Marker Backside of marker is in front of double brown doors on left side of building image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, June 19, 2025

2. Morton Building Marker Backside of marker is in front of double brown doors on left side of building

Credits. This page was last revised on July 7, 2025. It was originally submitted on June 24, 2025, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. This page has been viewed 108 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 24, 2025, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.