Athens in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Jeruel Academy/Union Baptist Institute
Photographed By David Seibert, September 3, 2011
1. Jeruel Academy/Union Baptist Institute Marker
This academy was founded in 1881 at Landrum Chapel (Ebenezer Baptist Church, West) by the Rev. Collins Henry Lyons. In 1886 a new facility was constructed at this site, now on the University of Georgia campus. Here black youth were taught college preparatory courses in English, Greek, Latin, French, history, mathematics, public speaking, agriculture, sewing, cooking, music and printing. In 1924 the school consolidated with three other institutions to become Union Baptist Institute. The institute was dissolved and the building demolished in 1956 following desegregation and consolidation of the local public schools.
Erected 2001 by Georgia Historical Society, The University of Georgia and Union Baptist Institute/Jeruel Preservation Foundation. (Marker Number 29-2.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Education. In addition, it is included in the Georgia Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1881.
Location. 33° 57.015′ N, 83° 22.96′ W. Marker is in Athens, Georgia, in Athens-Clarke County. Marker is at the intersection of Baxter Street and Pope Street, on the right when traveling east on Baxter Street. The marker is inside the fence line,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Historic Athletic Grounds (approx. 0.3 miles away); Iota Phi Theta (approx. 0.4 miles away); Omega Psi Phi (approx. 0.4 miles away); Phi Beta Sigma (approx. 0.4 miles away); Kappa Alpha Psi (approx. 0.4 miles away); Alpha Phi Alpha (approx. 0.4 miles away); Sigma Gamma Rho (approx. 0.4 miles away); Zeta Phi Beta (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Athens.
Photographed By David Seibert, September 3, 2011
2. Jeruel Academy/Union Baptist Institute Marker
Photographed By David Seibert, September 3, 2011
3. Jeruel Academy/Union Baptist Institute Marker
Looking west on Baxter Street (on the right)
Credits. This page was last revised on July 16, 2018. It was originally submitted on September 4, 2011, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 1,027 times since then and 41 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 4, 2011, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
