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By Darren Jefferson Clay, September 23, 2022
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101 Georgia, Athens-Clarke County, Athens — Modern Development — Automobiles and Sprawl
Near South Poplar Street north of Oak Street, on the left when traveling north.
In the early 1920s, with increasingly common use of the auto, the streetcar business declined and was discontinued in 1930. After World War II, the city and county were on a course of rapid expansion that would see the population of the city . . . Map (db m207631) HM
102 Georgia, Athens-Clarke County, Athens — Morton Building — Home of the historic Morton Theatre — Athens African American Heritage Pathway —
On West Washington Street at North Hull Street, on the left when traveling west on West Washington Street.
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.Map (db m276543) HM
103 Georgia, Athens-Clarke County, Athens — National Championships
On Pinecrest Drive.
He developed and led a sports program that produced 23 national team championships, 78 Southeastern Conference crowns, and Bulldog student-athletes won 98 individual national titles. Year• Team• Coach 1980•Football•Vince Dooley 1985•Men's . . . Map (db m221590) HM
104 Georgia, Athens-Clarke County, Athens — Oconee Hill Cemetery
On Cemetery Avenue 0.2 miles east of East Campus Drive, on the right when traveling east.
Oconee Hill Cemetery was purchased in 1855 by the City of Athens when further burials were prohibited in the old town cemetery on land owned by The University of Georgia. In 1856, the City formed a self-perpetuating Board of Trustees to hold and . . . Map (db m38875) HM
105 Georgia, Athens-Clarke County, Athens — Oconee River — Description and Historic Views
Near South Poplar Street north of Oak Street, on the left when traveling north.
Run -off water from the upper piedmont forms the Oconee (a Native American word meaning "river"). Below the Appalachian Mountains of North Georgia, the Oconee River headwaters begin in the rolling hill country of Hall and Gwinnett Counties . . . Map (db m207633) HM
106 Georgia, Athens-Clarke County, Athens — Old Athens Cemetery
On South Jackson Street 0.1 miles north of Baldwin Street, on the right when traveling north.
This site is the original burial ground for Athens and contains the remains of its earliest citizens. It is a part of the original tract of land purchased for The University of Georgia by Governor John Milledge in 1801. All people in Athens were . . . Map (db m19707) HM
107 Georgia, Athens-Clarke County, Athens — Old Athens Cemetery — ca. 1810 — National Register of Historic Places —
On South Jackson Street 0.1 miles north of Baldwin Street, on the right when traveling north.
Old Athens Cemetery ca. 1810 This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the InteriorMap (db m200700) HM
108 Georgia, Athens-Clarke County, Athens — Old College
Near South Jackson Street south of East Braod Street, on the right when traveling south.
Old College Oldest Building-1806 Marker presented by Thomas Miller Chapter Colonial Dames XVII Century 1985Map (db m200698) HM
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109 Georgia, Athens-Clarke County, Athens — 29-4 — Old College
Near East Broad Street (U.S. 78) 0 miles west of South Jackson Street.
Built in 1806 by Jett Thomas to the specifications of college president Josiah Meigs, Old College was the first permanent building on the University of Georgia campus. Originally named Franklin College in honor of Benjamin Franklin, the building . . . Map (db m19515) HM
110 Georgia, Athens-Clarke County, Athens — Old Indian Trail
On South Lumpkin Street north of Carlton Street, on the right when traveling north.
Here passed the Old Indian Trail used by the Creeks of the Savannah River basin, the Cherokees of upper Georgia and Tennessee and by trading parties of other tribes.Map (db m198448) HM
111 Georgia, Athens-Clarke County, Athens — Olympic Games in Athens
On North Thomas Street at East Washington Street, on the right when traveling north on North Thomas Street.
In summer 1996, Athens, Georgia, shone as the largest Olympic venue site outside Atlanta, as the state hosted the Centennial Olympic Games July 19 - August 4. Some 650,000 visitors bought tickets to events at three University of Georgia venues: . . . Map (db m11870) HM
112 Georgia, Athens-Clarke County, Athens — Omega Psi Phi
Near South Lumpkin Street at Baxter Street, on the left when traveling south.
The Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated, was founded Friday, November 17, 1911, on the campus of Howard University, Washington, D.C., by four men on the principles of Manhood, Scholarship, Perseverance, and Uplift. "Friendship is essential to . . . Map (db m214482) HM
113 Georgia, Athens-Clarke County, Athens — Original Oconee Street Methodist Episcopal Church bell
On Oconee Street, on the left when traveling east.
This bell was purchased for and hung in the original Oconee Street Methodist Episcopal Church, South, located at 142 Oconee Street. It is the first known item to represent the church in the Athens community, arriving in August 1870, before the . . . Map (db m207853) HM
114 Georgia, Athens-Clarke County, Athens — Origins of Formal Parterre Gardens/Gardens of the Antebellum South & Athens
Near State Street at Hoyt Street, on the right when traveling north.
Origins of Formal Parterre Gardens Formal gardens originated in France in the 1400s and reached their peak in Europe in the 1600s. They were originally a way for the rich to display their wealth and status. The “parterre” garden is a type of . . . Map (db m199962) HM
115 Georgia, Athens-Clarke County, Athens — Pawson Garden
Near Carter Road.
Named in honor of Captain Richard P. Pawson, SC, USN (Ret.) who constructed this garden from a drawing by Mrs. Mary Alice Donley Although Captain Pawson retired after nearly 33 years of active naval duty , he continued his service to the . . . Map (db m198505) HM
116 Georgia, Athens-Clarke County, Athens — Petroglyphic Boulders
Near South Jackson Street north of Baldwin Street, on the right when traveling north.
These two engraved 'petroglyphic' boulders were carved by prehistoric Native Americans of Georgia. Their exact ages are unknown but the symbols are somewhat similar to Georgia pottery designs from ca. 800 years ago. The meaning of the symbols is . . . Map (db m198832) HM
117 Georgia, Athens-Clarke County, Athens — Phi Beta Sigma
Near South Lumpkin Street at Baxter Street, on the left when traveling south.
Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity. Incorporated, was founded on January 9, 1914, on the campus of Howard University in Washington, D.C., by three honorable men who ensured the fraternity would live out the motto. "Culture for service, service for humanity." . . . Map (db m214483) HM
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118 Georgia, Athens-Clarke County, Athens — Princeton Methodist Church — Established 1835
Near South Lumpkin Street at Eaglewood Way, on the right when traveling south.
Site of Original Church Building 1883 - 1962Map (db m298424) HM
119 Georgia, Athens-Clarke County, Athens — Prominent Facilities
Near Pinecrest Drive.
•Increased capacity of Sanford Stadium from 36,000 to 92,746 •Sanford Stadium Double Decked 1967, East End Zone 1981, West End Zone 1991, South Suites 1994, South Suites Addition and Sky Club 2000, Gate 6 2002, North Side Upper Deck 2003, North . . . Map (db m221591) HM
120 Georgia, Athens-Clarke County, Athens — Purple Heart Memorial
On Gran Ellen Drive, on the left when traveling west.
Dedicated to the recipients of this nation's oldest military decoration "The Purple Heart" Military Order of the Purple Heart, 1782/1932. “My stone is red for the blood they shed. The medal I bear is my country's way to show . . . Map (db m221694) WM
121 Georgia, Athens-Clarke County, Athens — R. Chappelle Matthews
Near South Lumpkin Street.
This Public Service Complex is named to honor R. Chappelle Matthews (1908-1986) who served in the Georgia House of Representatives for twenty eight (28) years representing the district that included the University of Georgia. Representative . . . Map (db m198557) HM
122 Georgia, Athens-Clarke County, Athens — Railroad Heritage — Georgia Railroad
Near East Broad Street east of Mulberry Street, on the left when traveling east.
Georgia Railroad was located off Broad St, to the east of Foundry St. and lease factory space to the Hanna Manufacturing Baseball Bat Co. 1833 Georgia Railroad Co. is incorporated by a group of Athens citizens led by James Camak. 1841 . . . Map (db m207369) HM
123 Georgia, Athens-Clarke County, Athens — Railroad Heritage — Seaboard Air Line Railway
Near East Broad Street west of Mulberry Street, on the left when traveling west.
Seaboard Air Line Railway operated Athens' passenger service to Atlanta and the Northeast from its station on the corner of College and Ware St. 1892 Georgia, Carolina & Northern Railway is built and connects Charlotte, NC, Athens, and Atlanta. . . . Map (db m207610) HM
124 Georgia, Athens-Clarke County, Athens — Railroad Heritage — Central of Georgia Railway
Near East Broad Street east of Mulberry Street, on the left when traveling east.
Central of Georgia Railway station and yard was located on the corner of Thomas and Mitchell St. It was destroyed by fire in 1980. 1835 Central of Georgia Railroad begins construction in Savannah. 1889 Macon & Northern Railroad completes . . . Map (db m207612) HM
125 Georgia, Athens-Clarke County, Athens — Railroad Heritage — Gainesville Midland Railway
Near East Broad Street east of Mulberry Street, on the left when traveling east.
Gainesville Midland Railway and Seaboard Air Line Railway shared a station on the corner of Ware St. and College Ave. They also shared a terminal on the corner of Foundry St. and Broad St. 1904 The Gainesville Midland Railway (GM) is chartered . . . Map (db m207614) HM
126 Georgia, Athens-Clarke County, Athens — Railroad Heritage — Southern Railway
Near East Broad Street east of Mulberry Street, on the left when traveling east.
The 1913 Southern Railway station was located at the corner of Hoyt St. and Hull St. Service to this station was discontinued in 1970. 1870 Northeastern Railroad of Georgia is chartered to build a railroad from Athens northward. 1876 . . . Map (db m207615) HM
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127 Georgia, Athens-Clarke County, Athens — Railroad Heritage — Trains Create a District
Near East Broad Street west of Mulberry Street, on the left when traveling west.
In the late 1800s, rail lines were extended into the eastern part of downtown Athens, creating a warehouse district. Athens businesses no longer depended on the North Oconee River and wagons for transportation, and a bustling warehouse district . . . Map (db m207616) HM
128 Georgia, Athens-Clarke County, Athens — Railroad Heritage — King Cotton
Near East Broad Street west of Mulberry Street, on the left when traveling west.
In the years between the Civil War and 1920, cotton was the principal crop in the countryside surrounding Athens. Virtually every available acre was dedicated to its' production. In 1910, the Athens Banner newspaper declared that Athens . . . Map (db m207619) HM
129 Georgia, Athens-Clarke County, Athens — Railroad Heritage — Culture and Entertainment
Near Oconee Street (Business U.S. 78) 0.4 miles west of South Poplar Street, on the right when traveling west.
The construction of the Seaboard Air Line Railway main line into Athens made this area a destination for national touring companies and famous personalities. Rail connected Athens to all parts of the country, allowing culture and . . . Map (db m207620) HM
130 Georgia, Athens-Clarke County, Athens — Railroad Heritage — Business and Industry Diversify
Near East Broad Street west of Mulberry Street, on the left when traveling west.
In the early 1900s, cotton was still Athens' main economic engine, but other businesses and industries began to make a major impact. Everything from baseball to soft drinks to airplanes were produced locally. Businesses included Bludwine, . . . Map (db m207621) HM
131 Georgia, Athens-Clarke County, Athens — River Overlook — Civil War Defenses
On Willow Street at Hickory Street, on the right when traveling north on Willow Street.
The wooded hill on the horizon to your right is the site of the Cook & Brother Gun Emplacement - one of Athens' last lines of defense against invading forces. The only attempt to invade Athens during the Civil War was by the Union forces of . . . Map (db m296514) HM
132 Georgia, Athens-Clarke County, Athens — River Overview — The Mill Bridge
Near East Broad Street east of Wilkerson Street, on the right.
Built around 1885, a wooden covered bridge connected the mill community of Potterytown to the Check Factory textile mill. On this site the mill bridge brought East Broad Street to the front door of the mill. By 1909, this bridge was replaced . . . Map (db m207642) HM
133 Georgia, Athens-Clarke County, Athens — River Overview — Mill Location
Near East Broad Street east of Wilkerson Street, on the right when traveling east.
Mills were located at shoals in the river where water dropped quickly, providing power for manufacturing. Clarke County had 19 mills, and many were located on the Athens riverfront. A dam constructed in the 1830s on the rocky shoals downstream. . . . Map (db m207644) HM
134 Georgia, Athens-Clarke County, Athens — River Overview — Taking Care of the River
Near East Broad Street east of Wilkerson Street, on the right when traveling east.
Throughout history our rivers have been used and abused. Conservation enhances the valuable uses of our river, and protects the plant and animals of our river community. Our rivers are brown because of poor farming and construction practices . . . Map (db m207646) HM
135 Georgia, Athens-Clarke County, Athens — 029-15 — Robert Toombs Oak
Near East Broad Street (State Road 10 / 78) at Herty Street, on the left when traveling south.
A majestic oak tree once stood on this spot and one of the University's most endearing legends also flourished here. Robert Toombs (1810-1885) was young, and boisterous when he was dismissed from Franklin College in 1828. Five decades later it . . . Map (db m11966) HM
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136 Georgia, Athens-Clarke County, Athens — Ross Crane House
On Pulaski Street at West Washington Street, on the right when traveling south on Pulaski Street.
[First plaque] This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior [Second plaque] This structure has been recorded by the Historic American . . . Map (db m199975) HM
137 Georgia, Athens-Clarke County, Athens — Sigma Gamma Rho
Near South Lumpkin Street at Baxter Street, on the left when traveling south.
Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Incorporated, was founded on November 12, 1922, on the campus of Butler University by seven trailblazing educators uplifting and fulfilling the mission of "Greater Service, Greater Progress." Lambda Delta Chapter . . . Map (db m214475) HM
138 Georgia, Athens-Clarke County, Athens — Significant Achievements
Near Pinecrest Drive.
National Championship 1980 SEC Championships 1966, 1968, 1976, 1980, 1981, 1982 NCAA Coach of the Year 1980, 1982 SEC Coach of the Year 1964, 1966, 1968, 1976, 1980, 1981, 1982 20 Bowl Games 201 victories, ranked third nationally . . . Map (db m198978) HM
139 Georgia, Athens-Clarke County, Athens — Significant Achievements
Near Pinecrest Drive.
•Georgia teams won 23 national team championships and 78 Southeastern Conference team titles during his tenure •Over 100 Academic All-Americans •3 NCAA Woman of the Year winners, more than any school in the country •45 NCAA Post-Graduate . . . Map (db m221663) HM
140 Georgia, Athens-Clarke County, Athens — Site of First Classes
Near S Jackson Street 0 miles south of E Broad Street, on the left when traveling north.
The University of Georgia, created by the Georgia General Assembly on January 27, 1785, is this nation's first state-chartered university. This building stands near the spot in a forest clearing where Josiah Meigs taught the first university classes . . . Map (db m120250) HM
141 Georgia, Athens-Clarke County, Athens — Student-Athlete Awards
Near Pinecrest Drive.
Coached 40 first team All-Americans 8 of his football players earned National Football Foundation Post-Graduate Fellowships 11 of his players earned Academic All-America honors 11 of his players earned NCAA Post-Graduate . . . Map (db m199018) HM
142 Georgia, Athens-Clarke County, Athens — 029-5 — The Athens Double-Barrelled Cannon
On East Hancock Avenue at College Avenue, on the right when traveling east on East Hancock Avenue.
This cannon, the only known one of its kind, was designed by Mr. John Gilleland, a private in the “Mitchell Thunderbolts,” an elite “home guard” unit of business and professional men ineligible because of age or disability . . . Map (db m19549) HM
143 Georgia, Athens-Clarke County, Athens — The Life and Times of Two Athens Families
Near Hoyt Street at North Jackson Street, on the left when traveling east.
The Ware Family In 1829, at the age of 22, Dr. Edward R. Ware and his wife, Elizabeth, moved to the rapidly-growing frontier town of Athens, Georgia. Ware soon built a successful medical practice. Ware was active in commerce and business. . . . Map (db m199959) HM
144 Georgia, Athens-Clarke County, Athens — The Millstone — Grist Mills: Cornmeal and Flour
Near East Broad Street east of First Street, on the right when traveling east.
Rushing water puts over a large waterwheel. The waterwheel is connected to gears that connect to two large, round, flat, and textured stones. s the waterwheel turns, its gears turn the top millstone while the bottom stone stays still. Corn or wheat . . . Map (db m206370) HM
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145 Georgia, Athens-Clarke County, Athens — The Olympic Flame
Near Sanford Drive.
The Olympic Flame commemorating the 1996 Centennial Olympic Games, was run through Sanford Stadium on July 15, 1996, by Billy Payne, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Atlanta Committee for the Olympic Games, and donated in loving . . . Map (db m198498) HM
146 Georgia, Athens-Clarke County, Athens — The Parterre Gardens of Athens
Near State Street at Hoyt Street, on the right when traveling north.
Bishop Cottage Garden Built circa 1840 by Thomas J. Bishop, this house and garden were located on what is now the North Campus of The University of Georgia. The house had box gardens located on each side. One of the trees in the garden was a . . . Map (db m199972) HM
147 Georgia, Athens-Clarke County, Athens — 029-18 — The Red and Black
On Herty Drive 0 miles south of Broad Street, on the left when traveling south.
Students published the first issue of the University of Georgia's campus newspaper, The Red and Black, on Nov. 24, 1893, from offices in the Academic Building (now the Hunter-Holmes Academic Building). The tabloid boosted school spirit, . . . Map (db m11289) HM
148 Georgia, Athens-Clarke County, Athens — 029-6 — The Stoneman Raid
On West Broad Street (U.S. 78) at South Lumpkin Street, on the right when traveling east on West Broad Street.
Closing in on Atlanta in July, 1864, Maj. Gen. W.T. Sherman found it "too strong to assault and too extensive to invest". To force its evacuation, he sent Maj. Gen. Geo. Stoneman’s cavalry [US] to cut the Macon railway by which Atlanta’s defenders . . . Map (db m19661) HM
149 Georgia, Athens-Clarke County, Athens — 029-13 — The Taylor-Grady House
On Prince Avenue 0 miles west of Grady Avenue (U.S. 129), on the right when traveling west.
General Robert Taylor (1787-1859), a planter and cotton merchant, built this Greek Revival home as a summer residence in 1839. Shortly thereafter he moved his family here permanently from Savannah in order for his sons to attend the University of . . . Map (db m38698) HM
150 Georgia, Athens-Clarke County, Athens — The University of Georgia — Dedicated to and in memory of the student-athletes of The University of Georgia who made the supreme — sacrifice for their country —
On East Rutherford Street, on the left when traveling east.
To Those who served in honored glory rest World War I Thomas R. Beasley Reidsville, GA Army (1st Lt) Football 1915-16 Joseph B. Connally Atlanta, GA Army (Capt) Football 1894-96 Edmund B. Tate Elberton, GA Army (2nd Lt) . . . Map (db m221670) WM
151 Georgia, Athens-Clarke County, Athens — Tradition of Service
Near Pinecrest Drive.
President, NCAA Division I-A Athletic Directors, 1995 President, National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics, 1997 Chair, NCAA Football Rules Committee 1994-99 Chair, NCAA Recruiting Committee, 1992-95 Chair, NCAA Football . . . Map (db m221602) HM
152 Georgia, Athens-Clarke County, Athens — U.S. Navy Supply Corps School / Former Site of Georgia State Normal School
On Prince Avenue (U.S. 129) 0.1 miles north of Oglethorpe Avenue, on the left when traveling north.
U.S. Navy Supply Corps School. Commissioned on this site 15 January 1954, the U.S. Navy Supply Corps School is the “Home” of the Navy Supply Corps. At this school newly commissioned Navy Supply Corps officers receive basic training in . . . Map (db m110255) HM
153 Georgia, Athens-Clarke County, Athens — 1965 — UGA vs Alabama — 1965 — 18 - 17 —
Near South Lumpkin Street.
Known famously to the Georgia faithful as the "flea-flicker" game, the Bulldogs pulled off an iconic trick play and upset the Crimson Tide. Kirby Moore hit Pat Hodgson on a curl route, followed by the lateral to Bob Taylor who sped down the North . . . Map (db m221691) HM
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154 Georgia, Athens-Clarke County, Athens — UGA vs Auburn — 2016 — 13 - 7 —
Near Sanford Drive.
In the signature victory of Kirby Smart's first season at his alma mater's helm, the Bulldogs "lit up" Sanford Stadium with 13-7 upset victory over 9th-ranked Auburn. Maurice Smith's 34-yard "Pick Six" and two Rodrigo Blankenship field goals put the . . . Map (db m221684) HM
155 Georgia, Athens-Clarke County, Athens — UGA vs Auburn — 2007 — 45 - 20 —
Near Sanford Drive.
Georgia fans "Blackout" Sanford Stadium in the team's debut of UGA's alternate black jerseys and the #10 Georgia Bulldogs blister the #18 Auburn Tigers. Knowshon Moreno shredded the Tiger defense for 101 yards and two scores on 22 carries while the . . . Map (db m221685) HM
156 Georgia, Athens-Clarke County, Athens — UGA vs Auburn — 1959 — 14 - 13 —
Near Sanford Drive.
#12 Georgia upset #8 Auburn en route to the Bulldogs' fourth SEC Championship and a 10-1 season, including an Orange Bowl win. UGA QB Fran Tarkenton threw a last second touchdown pass to Bill Herron during the final home game of the season to clinch . . . Map (db m221686) HM
157 Georgia, Athens-Clarke County, Athens — UGA vs Clemson — 1984 — 26 - 23 —
Near South Lumpkin Street.
"The Butler Did It!" From 1980-83, Georgia posted the nation's best record: 43-4-1, with the 1980 national title, three straight SEC championships and four consecutive top five finishes. This golden era would extend into the second game of the 1984 . . . Map (db m221688) HM
158 Georgia, Athens-Clarke County, Athens — UGA vs Georgia Tech — 1968 — 47 - 8 —
Near Baxter Street.
In one of the Bulldogs most impressive performances of "Clean Old-Fashioned Hate", # 4 Georgia capped Vince Dooley's second SEC Championship team in three seasons with a fifth straight victory over the Yellow Jackets. Leading 17-0 at the half, Erk . . . Map (db m221693) HM
159 Georgia, Athens-Clarke County, Athens — UGA vs LSU — 2013 — 44 - 41 —
Near South Lumpkin Street.
#9 Georgia outlasts #6 LSU 44-41, as record-setting quarterback Aaron Murray connected with Justin Scott-Wesley for a game-winning 25-yard touchdown with 1:47 remaining. The Bulldogs defense would then hold the Tigers, and the Chapel Bell was . . . Map (db m221690) HM
160 Georgia, Athens-Clarke County, Athens — UGA vs Mississippi State — 2017 — 31 - 3 —
Near Sanford Drive.
In freshman quarterback Jake Fromm's first SEC start, he connected with Terry Godwin on a 59-yard flea-flicker touchdown pass to set the tone, as #12 Georgia dominated #17 Mississippi State. The win improved the Bulldogs to 4-0 and jump-started a . . . Map (db m221689) HM
161 Georgia, Athens-Clarke County, Athens — UGA vs South Carolina — 1980 — 13 - 10 —
Near Sanford Drive.
Legendary for the showdown between Georgia's freshman running back Herschel Walker and the Gamecocks' 1980 Heisman Trophy winner George Rogers, the Bulldogs edged South Carolina behind 219 yards and a touchdown on the ground from Walker. Rex . . . Map (db m221671) HM
162 Georgia, Athens-Clarke County, Athens — UGA vs Tennessee — 2002 — 18 - 13 —
Near South Lumpkin Street.
#6 Bulldogs down #10 Tennessee "Between the Hedges." Highlighted by a high-flying blocked field goal by Boss Bailey, the victory over the Volunteers highlighted the Bulldogs 13-1 SEC Championship season, capped with a Sugar Bowl triumph. This win . . . Map (db m221692) HM
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163 Georgia, Athens-Clarke County, Athens — 29-1 — United States Navy Pre-Flight School
On South Jackson Street 0 miles north of Baldwin Street, on the right when traveling north.
Between 1942 and 1945, the Navy operated a Pre-Flight School on the University of Georgia campus. As one of only five such schools in the nation, the program trained approximately 20,000 cadets in the skills needed as combat pilots in the Pacific . . . Map (db m21247) HM
164 Georgia, Athens-Clarke County, Athens — 029-1 — University of Georgia
On East Broad Street at College Avenue, on the right when traveling east on East Broad Street.
Endowed with 40,000 acres of land in 1784 and chartered in 1785, the charter was the first granted by a state for a government controlled university. After Louisville and then Greensboro were first selected, the current site was chosen. The . . . Map (db m16062) HM
165 Georgia, Athens-Clarke County, Athens — 29-7 — University of Georgia Botanical Garden — 1833-1856
On North Pope Street 0.1 miles north of West Broad Street (Business U.S. 78), on the right when traveling north.
In 1833 Dr. Malthus Ward, Professor of Natural History, opened the University Botanical Garden at this location. Covering the block bounded by Broad, Pope, Reese, and Finley, the four-acre garden was intended as a laboratory for learning and . . . Map (db m108775) HM
166 Georgia, Athens-Clarke County, Athens — Vince Dooley Athletic Complex
Near Pinecrest Drive.
This garden reflects Coach Dooley's interest and commitment to horticulture. Many of the plants selected are his personal favorites and some of the plants were transplanted from his Athens home. The "Dooley Hydrangea” and the "Vince Dooley . . . Map (db m198568) HM
167 Georgia, Athens-Clarke County, Athens — Vincent J. Dooley — The University of Georgia Head Football Coach — 1964-1988 —
Near Pinecrest Drive.
During his 25 years as head coach, Vince Dooley brought the Georgia Bulldogs to the forefront of the college football national stage. A national championship in 1980, six Southeastern Conference titles, 201 victories, and invitations to 20 bowl . . . Map (db m198977) HM
168 Georgia, Athens-Clarke County, Athens — Vincent J. Dooley
Near Pinecrest Drive.
Head Football Coach 1964-1988 The University of GeorgiaMap (db m198984) HM
169 Georgia, Athens-Clarke County, Athens — Vincent J. Dooley — Director of Athletics — 1979-2004 —
Near Pinecrest Drive.
Vincent J. Dooley Director of Athletics 1979-2004 University of GeorgiaMap (db m221603) HM
170 Georgia, Athens-Clarke County, Athens — Vincent J. Dooley — Director of Athletics — 1979-2004 —
Near Pinecrest Drive.
For over 25 years as Director of Athletics, Vince Dooley had an enduring impact on the University of Georgia, Southeastern Conference, and collegiate athletics across the country. He developed and led a sports program that produced 23 national team . . . Map (db m221667) HM
171 Georgia, Athens-Clarke County, Athens — Ware-Lyndon House — Athens African American Heritage Pathway —
On Hoyt Street at Jackson Street, on the left when traveling east on Hoyt Street.
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 . . . Map (db m276666) HM
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172 Georgia, Athens-Clarke County, Athens — Ware-Lyndon House Garden Features
Near State Street at Hoyt Street, on the right when traveling north.
Statues Parterre gardens frequently incorporated statues in their design. Each corner of this garden has a statue dedicated to the arts, representing music, sculpture, painting, and architecture. Garden Centerpiece Parterre gardens . . . Map (db m199968) HM
173 Georgia, Athens-Clarke County, Athens — Ware-Lyndon House Through the Years
Near Hoyt Street east of State Street, on the left when traveling east.
1806 City of Athens is chartered, becoming the northern-most settlement in Georgia. 1829 Dr. Edward Rowell Ware moves to Athens to practice medicine. 1840s Ware purchases a large tract of land in the northern part of Athens. After . . . Map (db m199919) HM
174 Georgia, Athens-Clarke County, Athens — Water Power — Water and Gravity
Near East Broad Street east of First Street, on the right when traveling east.
The force of gravity pulls us towards the ground. This force also pulls water downhill, and provides power to do work. Available, easy to direct, and surprisngy heay (A pint’s a pound the world 'round"), water is a good tool. When it falls it . . . Map (db m195758) HM
175 Georgia, Athens-Clarke County, Athens — Water Power — Waterwheels
Near East Broad Street east of First Street, on the right when traveling east.
Up until 1918 the textile mills along the river were powered directly by water using turbine waterwheels. The earlier saw and grist mills used other kinds of waterwheels. In the early mills the breast wheel or overshot wheel provided power . . . Map (db m195759) HM
176 Georgia, Athens-Clarke County, Athens — Water Power — The Headrace and Tailrace
Near East Broad Street east of First Street, on the right when traveling east.
When using a creek or river to power a mill, water is channeled along a man-made headrace to direct it to the waterwheel. After spinning the wheel, the water is returned to the river through the tailrace. This is the site of the . . . Map (db m195760) HM
177 Georgia, Athens-Clarke County, Athens — William Bartram — Artist, Naturalist, Explorer
Near East Broad Street west of Mulberry Street, on the left when traveling west.
In 1775 William Bartram sat on the banks of the Oconee River and filled his journals with drawings and stories of plants and animals never before recorded. Clear, rocky rivers filled with fish and forestss of huge trees..." . . . Map (db m207360) HM
178 Georgia, Athens-Clarke County, Athens — William Bartram Trail — Traced 1773-1777 — Deep South Region —
On the State Botannical Garden entrance road 0.2 miles west of S. Milledge Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
Eminent artist -- naturalist. Described numerous species of flora including Franklinia. Explored local area in 1773.Map (db m9147) HM
179 Georgia, Athens-Clarke County, Athens — Zeta Phi Beta
Near South Lumpkin Street at Baxter Street, on the left when traveling south.
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated, was founded on Friday, January 16, 1920, on the campus of Howard University by five honorable women to whom they refer as their five Pearls. Their five founders sought to create an inclusive sisterhood based on . . . Map (db m214476) HM
180 Georgia, Athens-Clarke County, Winterville — Pittard Park
Near Parkview Road 0.1 miles north of Church Street, on the left when traveling north.
The Pittards settled Winterville in 1796. Emily Coile Harris, daughter of William Rutherford Coile and Laura Pittard Coile conceived the idea for this park in 1949. Emily and her uncle, Grady C. Pittard, Sr., who was mayor of Winterville at the . . . Map (db m296806) HM
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181 Georgia, Atkinson County, Pearson — 002-1 — Atkinson Court House — >>>----- >
On South Main Street (U.S. 441) at West Smith Avenue, on the right when traveling south on South Main Street.
Atkinson County was created by an act of the Georgia legislature in 1917, out of lands previously in Clinch and Coffee Counties. The county was organized Jan. 1, 1918. The first officers were J.W. Roberts, Ordinary; Wiley M. Sumner, Clerk . . . Map (db m106274) HM
182 Georgia, Atkinson County, Pearson — Confederate Soldier Memorial
On South Main Street (U.S. 221/441) just south of West Roberts Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
Carved out of the endurance of granite. God created his masterpiece The Confederate Soldier 1861-1865 "Deo Vindice"Map (db m227445) WM
183 Georgia, Atkinson County, Pearson — 002-2 — Kinnaird Trail
On U.S. 221 at Kinnaird Trail (County Road 29), on the right when traveling south on U.S. 221.
Kinnaird Trail, considered the oldest public road in Wiregrass Georgia, follows an Indian trail used before white men came to this country. In Revolutionary days, it was named Kinnaird Trail as the route was used by Indians and traders travelling . . . Map (db m26019) HM
184 Georgia, Atkinson County, Pearson — 002-3 — Minnie F. Corbitt Memorial Museum — >>>----- >
On East Carter Avenue at North Church Street, on the left when traveling east on East Carter Avenue.
Here, about 1873, on Lot No. 1, S.J. Henderson built the first residence in Pearson, then the terminus of the Brunswick and Albany R. R. Successively the home of prominent families in early Pearson history, in 1905 it became the residence of Martin . . . Map (db m53174) HM
185 Georgia, Atkinson County, Pearson — Salem Church
On Salem Church Road (County Route 29) 0.5 miles east of U.S. 221, on the left when traveling east.
Salem Church was built in 1889 on the Kinnaird Trail -– an Indian pathway that later became a stagecoach relay station. Martin S. Corbett was born here on 5-12-1840 and married cousin, Leonora Wealtha Pafford on 11-26-1867. Their home was . . . Map (db m53290) HM
186 Georgia, Bacon County, Alma — 2nd Lt. Daniel Warnell Lee, Sr.
On South Pierce Street (U.S. 1/23) 0.4 miles south of Williams Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
Welcome to Alma — Bacon County, Georgia Home of Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient 2nd Lt. Daniel Warnell Lee, Sr. Awarded January 23, 1946Map (db m245985) WM
187 Georgia, Bacon County, Alma — 003-1 — Bacon County
On Dixon Street (State Highway 4) at East 12th Street, on the right when traveling south on Dixon Street.
This County, created by Act of the Legislature July 27, 1914, is named for Augustus O. Bacon, four times U.S. Senator, who died in office Feb. 15, 1914. An expert on Mexican affairs, his death was a great loss coming at a time of critical relations . . . Map (db m24292) HM
188 Georgia, Baker County, Leary — 004-2 — Battle of Chickasawachee Swamp
On Georgia Route 37 at Clear Lake Road (County Route 121), on the right when traveling north on Georgia Route 37.
Near here in Chickasawachee Swamp a decisive battle of the Southern Indian Wars was fought July 3, 1836. About 300 warriors were entrenched on an island in the swamp, after a raid in which they killed several settlers. A force of militia under . . . Map (db m218683) HM
189 Georgia, Baker County, Milford — Milford Baptist Church Memorial
Near Millford Church Road 0.3 miles north of Route 216, on the left when traveling north.
Milford Baptist Church stood on this site for more than 120 years from about 1880 until February 2002. These rocks served as pillars for that building just as Milford Baptist Church has been the foundation of this community since 1834. The . . . Map (db m218688) HM
190 Georgia, Baker County, Newton — 004-1 — Baker County
On Main Street at Court Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Main Street.
This County, created by Acts of the Legislature Dec. 12 & 24, 1825, is named for Col. John Baker of Revolutionary fame. The original County Site was at Byron but an Act of Dec. 26, 1831, established a new Site which was named Newton for Sgt. John . . . Map (db m26981) HM
191 Georgia, Baldwin County, Midway-Hardwick — John Rutherford House
On Allen Memorial Drive Southwest west of Harrisburg Road Southwest, on the right when traveling east.
. . . Map (db m197774) HM
192 Georgia, Baldwin County, Midway-Hardwick — Summer Home (of) Governor Herschel V. Johnson
On Allen Memorial Drive west of Irwinton Road (U.S. 441), on the right when traveling west.
1812 – 1880 Leader of opposition to secession “To Georgia, in my judgement, I owe primary allegiance.”Map (db m197771) HM
193 Georgia, Baldwin County, Milledgeville — Alexis de Tocqueville
On East Greene Street at North Jefferson Street, on the right when traveling east on East Greene Street.
The 25 year-old French aristocrat and author of Democracy in America visited this area during his 1831-1832 tour of AmericaMap (db m13143) HM
194 Georgia, Baldwin County, Milledgeville — Baldwin County Veterans Memorial
On West Hancock Street at North Wilkinson Street, on the right when traveling west on West Hancock Street.
Veterans Memorial "Flame of Freedom" Dedicated to the veterans of all wars from Milledgeville and Baldwin County on the occasion of the 50th Anniversary of the American Legion March 15, 1969 "O, Lord, support us . . . Map (db m103160) WM
195 Georgia, Baldwin County, Milledgeville — 005-10 — Birthplace of Charles Holmes Herty — (1867-1938)
On West Hancock Street 0 miles North Wilkinson Street, on the right when traveling west.
Charles Holmes Herty, one of America’s outstanding chemists, was born on this site December 4, 1867. He spent his early life in Milledgeville where he attended the Middle Georgia Agricultural and Military College (now Georgia College). Later he . . . Map (db m36294) HM
196 Georgia, Baldwin County, Milledgeville — 005-1 — Brown-Stetson-Sanford House
On West Hancock Street (Georgia Route 49) at Jackson Street, on the right when traveling west on West Hancock Street.
This Milledgeville Federal-style house was built c. 1825 on North Wilkinson Street for George T. Brown by English-born builder-architect John Marlor. It was operated as the U.S. Hotel and then the Beecher-Brown Hotel to serve visitors and . . . Map (db m13141) HM
197 Georgia, Baldwin County, Milledgeville — 005-14 — Campsite of Union Army — <------<<<<
On Georgia Route 22/24 at Old River Bridge Road, on the right when traveling east on Georgia Route 22/24.
The Union Army of 65,000 men under the command of General Wm. T. Sherman left Atlanta on November 15, 1864. Only the left wing of 30,000 men entered Milledgeville. The advance units arrived here on the 22nd. The right wing marched via Clinton and . . . Map (db m35995) HM
198 Georgia, Baldwin County, Milledgeville — Carl Vinson • Mary Green Vinson — Nov.18, 1883 - June 1, 1981     Sept. 19, 1887 - Nov. 16, 1950
Near S. Liberty Street continued, on the left when traveling south.
Carl Vinson, native son, farmer, lawyer, statesman, served in the United States Congress for 50 years; Chairman of the Naval Affairs Committee; Chairman of the Armed Services Committee; an advocate for Military Preparedness; He was credited with . . . Map (db m42626) HM
199 Georgia, Baldwin County, Milledgeville — Cedar Lane Cemetery
On Lawrence Road at Central Shop Road, on the right when traveling south on Lawrence Road.
In 1997 a cemetery restoration began here that triggered a movement to memorialize patients buried at state psychiatric hospitals nationwide. After discovering nearby neglected cemeteries interred some 25,000 people, members of the Georgia Consumer . . . Map (db m53826) HM
200 Georgia, Baldwin County, Milledgeville — 005-28 — Cemetery Square
On Franklin Street (Bypass Route 441), on the right when traveling east. Reported missing.
This square was reserved for public use in the city's original survey and became the site of early church buildings. One hundred yards south of this point is a stone marking the site of the first Methodist Church erected in Georgia west of the . . . Map (db m53076) HM

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