Athens in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
First Flight in Georgia
Site of Ben Epps' Garage
Erected 2007 by Georgia Historical Society, Athens-Clarke County Government Aviation Hall of Fame, and the Epps Cousins Club. (Marker Number 29-5.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Air & Space. In addition, it is included in the Georgia Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1888.
Location. 33° 57.533′ N, 83° 22.617′ W. Marker is in Athens, Georgia, in Athens-Clarke County. Marker is on E. Washington Street, 0 miles east of North Lumpkin Street, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 120 E Washington Street, Athens GA 30601, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Georgia Theatre (within shouting distance of this marker); Dedicated to the Veterans of 1898 to 1902 (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Athens Double-Barrelled Cannon (about 400 feet away); First Presbyterian Church (about 500 feet away); Dr. Moses Waddel (about 500 feet away); Commeration of the Golden Anniversary of a Classic Partnership (about 600 feet away); The Stoneman Raid (about 600 feet away); University of Georgia (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Athens.
Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. Another marker about Ben Epps.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 15, 2021. It was originally submitted on September 25, 2008, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 1,504 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on September 25, 2008, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. 2. submitted on May 31, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.