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Historic Athens from a University of Georgia student
A Summer School student in Athens writes of the city’s historic sites and notable homes. Long history links the University of Georgia to Georgia pioneers, with mentions of Old College, Henry Grady, Ben Hill, Mary Harden, John Howard Payne, Thomas Cobb, Gov. Wilson Lumpkin, Bob Toombs Oak, the tree that owns itself, and local artifacts like a double barreled cannon and an early Athens fire engine. The piece invites students to tour Athens before departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
University Summer School
State of Georgia
University of Georgia
Meigs
America
Old College
Georgia
Henry Grady
Prince Avenue
Ben Hill
Athena
Mary Harden
Hardens
John Howard Payne
Thomas R. R. Cobb
Old Rock
Agricultural Hall
Wilson Lumpkin
Martha Atlanta Compton
Henry W. Grady
Col. W. Hi. Jackson
Atheny