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

Ware-Lyndon House

— Athens African American Heritage Pathway —

Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, June 21, 2025

1. Ware-Lyndon House Marker

Inscription. The Ware-Lyndon House is located in the old Lickskillet neighborhood. This property was purchased in 1846 by Dr Edward R Ware, who lived here until his death in 1874. The house was later sold to Dr. Edward Lyndon. Prior to the Emancipation Proclamation, over 100 people were enslaved here.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1846.

Location. 33° 57.828′ N, 83° 22.57′ W. Marker is in Athens, Georgia, in Athens-Clarke County. It is at the intersection of Hoyt Street and Jackson Street, on the left when traveling east on Hoyt Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 220 Hoyt 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 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,

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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: Ware-Lyndon House Through the Years (here, next to this marker); The Life and Times of Two Athens Families (a few steps from this marker); The Parterre Gardens of Athens (within shouting distance of this marker); Ware-Lyndon House Garden Features (within shouting distance of this marker); Origins of Formal Parterre Gardens/Gardens of the Antebellum South & Athens (within shouting distance of this marker); Church-Waddel-Brumby House (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Dr. Moses Waddel (approx. ¼ mile away); First Presbyterian Church (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Athens.

Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, June 21, 2025

2. Ware-Lyndon House Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 26, 2025. It was originally submitted on June 25, 2025, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. This page has been viewed 93 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 25, 2025, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.