Athens in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Ben T. Epps
Georgia's Pioneer Aviator
— 1888-1937 —
Epps began operation of an airport at this location in 1917, and operated a flying service for the next 20 years. In 1937, he died of injuries here after engine failure and the crash of his light biplane on take-off.
Erected 1987 by Georgia Department of Natural Resources. (Marker Number 029-16.)
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 1907.
Location. 33° 57.111′ N, 83° 19.429′ W. Marker is in Athens, Georgia, in Athens-Clarke County. Marker is on Ben Epps Drive, on the right when traveling north. The marker is located in front of the passenger terminal at the Athens Ben Epps Airport. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1010 Ben Epps Drive, Athens GA 30605, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Carr's Hill (approx. 2.4 miles away); Original Oconee Street Methodist Episcopal Church bell (approx. 2.4 miles away); Chapters in Athens Heritage (approx. 2˝ miles away); a different marker also named Chapters in Athens Heritage (approx. 2˝ miles away); a different marker also named Chapters in Athens Heritage (approx. 2˝ miles away); a different marker also named Chapters in Athens Heritage (approx. 2˝ miles away); a different marker also named Chapters in Athens Heritage (approx. 2˝ miles away); a different marker also named Chapters in Athens Heritage (approx. 2˝ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Athens.
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 1,683 times since then and 41 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on September 25, 2008, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. 2. submitted on June 19, 2021, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. • Christopher Busta-Peck was the editor who published this page.