Athens in Limestone County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)
Athens College
a liberal arts college
— 1822 —
Photographed By Sandra Hughes, August 4, 2009
1. Athens College Marker
founded by patriotic citizens
1843
Raised to college level
under Methodist patronage
First college building,
Founders Hall (1842-3),
still used for classes
Unbroken service since 1822
Erected by Alabama Historical Association.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Alabama Historical Association series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1843.
Location. 34° 48.382′ N, 86° 58.082′ W. Marker is in Athens, Alabama, in Limestone County. Marker is on Pryor Street close to N. Beaty Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 316 Pryor Street, Athens AL 35611, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Athens College Veteran's Memorial (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Night Chaparral (about 800 feet away); Athens, Alabama (approx. 0.2 miles away); Scenes From Hobbs & Market Streets (approx. ¼ mile away); Athens Big Spring Memorial Park (approx. ¼ mile away); Trinity School Cistern (approx. ¼ mile away);
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Photographed By Sandra Hughes, August 4, 2009
2. Athens College/Athens Female Academy
Photographed By Sandra Hughes, August 4, 2009
3. Athens Female Academy/Athens State College
Athens State College Alabama's Oldest Institution of higher learning in continuous service since 1822---------
National Society Colonial Dames XVII Century project of the Alabama State Society marked by Colonel Walter Aston Chapter on June 22, 1996
Photographed By Lee Hattabaugh, August 20, 2011
4. Athens College Marker
Marker seen looking west on Pryor Street. Founders Hall to the left.
Photographed By Lee Hattabaugh, August 20, 2011
5. Founders Hall marker
Located to the right of the main entrance doors.
Photographed By Lee Hattabaugh, August 20, 2011
6. McCandless Hall & building marker
McCandless Hall, built in 1912. Building marker can be seen to the right.
Photographed By Lee Hattabaugh, August 20, 2011
7. Brown Hall and building marker
Brown Hall, 1912, located to the east of Founders Hall. McCandless Hall can be seen on the right.
Photographed By Lee Hattabaugh, August 20, 2011
8. Founders Hall marker
Small markers similar to this one mark many of the campus buildings, providing name of the building and the year in which it was built.
Photographed By Lee Hattabaugh, August 20, 2011
9. Athens State College Historic District NRHP Marker
Located in a small plaza near McCandless Hall behind Founders Hall.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on March 25, 2010, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. This page has been viewed 1,625 times since then and 66 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 25, 2010, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9. submitted on August 22, 2011, by Lee Hattabaugh of Capshaw, Alabama. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
