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Athens-Clarke County, GA
Georgia · Clarke County · Athens-Clarke County Metro
Athens-Clarke County is a large city in Georgia with a population of 126,987. Residents earn $51,655 per year, which is 31% below the national average.
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
126,987
Population
1,091/sq mi density
$51,655
Median Income
$31,836 per capita
$271,800
Home Value
$328,657 Zillow
$1,162
Median Rent
36.3% income on rent
63°F
Avg Temperature
292 sunny days/yr
306
Violent Crime/100K
3,121 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$51,655 median income, 3.2% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$271,800 home value, $1,162/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
306 violent crimes/100K (19% below avg)
A+
Education
4.9 / 5.0
48.7% bachelor's degree or higher
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Historic Markers
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Officially designated historical markers from the Historical Marker Database
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Historic Markers Near Athens-Clarke County, GA
24 historical markers from the Historical Marker Database (HMdb) found near Athens-Clarke County, GA.
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| University of Georgia Botanical Garden | 1833-1856. Marker is on North Pope Street, 0.1 miles north of West Broad Street (Business U.S. 78), on the right when traveling north. |
| Athens High and Industrial School | Marker is at the intersection of Reese Street and North Pope Street, on the right when traveling east on Reese Street. |
| Gospel Pilgrim Cemetery | Marker is on Fourth Street, 0.1 miles north of Bray Street, on the right when traveling north. |
| First Flight in Georgia | Site of Ben Epps' Garage. Marker is on E. Washington Street, 0 miles east of North Lumpkin Street, on the left when traveling west. |
| Louis H. Persley | (1888-1932). Marker is at the intersection of West Dougherty Street and Hull Street, on the left when traveling east on West Dougherty Street. |
| Old College | Marker can be reached from East Broad Street (U.S. 78) 0 miles west of South Jackson Street. |
| Jeruel Academy/Union Baptist Institute | Marker is at the intersection of Baxter Street and Pope Street, on the right when traveling east on Baxter Street. |
| United States Navy Pre-Flight School | Marker is on South Jackson Street, 0 miles north of Baldwin Street, on the right when traveling north. |
| The Red and Black | Marker is on Herty Drive, 0 miles south of Broad Street, on the left when traveling south. |
| Herty Field | Marker is on Herty Drive south of Broad Street (U.S. 78), on the right when traveling south. |
| University of Georgia | Marker is at the intersection of East Broad Street and College Avenue, on the right when traveling east on East Broad Street. |
| Robert Toombs Oak | Marker can be reached from the intersection of East Broad Street (State Road 10 / 78) and Herty Street, on the left when traveling south. |
| The Stoneman Raid | Marker is at the intersection of West Broad Street (U.S. 78) and South Lumpkin Street, on the right when traveling east on West Broad Street. |
| Dr. William Lorenzo Moss Birthplace | Marker is on Cobb Street, 0 miles west of Franklin Street, on the right when traveling west. |
| The Taylor-Grady House | Marker is on Prince Avenue, 0 miles west of Grady Avenue (U.S. 129), on the right when traveling west. |
| Home of Joseph Henry Lumpkin | Georgia's First Chief Justice. Marker is at the intersection of Prince Avenue (U.S. 129) and North Newton Street, on the right when traveling west on Prince Avenue. |
| America’s First Garden Club | Marker is at the intersection of Prince Avenue (U.S. 129) and North Chase Street, on the right when traveling east on Prince Avenue. |
| Camak House: | Landmark in Georgia Railroading. Marker is at the intersection of N. Finley Street and Meigs Street, on the right when traveling north on N. Finley Street. |
| Dr. Moses Waddel | Noted Educator and Presbyterian Minister. Marker is on East Hancock Street, 0 miles west of College Avenue, on the left when traveling east. |
| Lucy Cobb Institute (1858-1931) | Marker is on North Milledge Avenue (Georgia Route 15) 0 miles south of West Hancock Street, on the right when traveling south. |
| The Athens Double-Barrelled Cannon | Marker is at the intersection of East Hancock Avenue and College Avenue, on the right when traveling east on East Hancock Avenue. |
| Clarke County | Marker is on East Washington Street, 0 miles west of North Thomas Street, on the right when traveling west. |
| Cook & Brother Confederate Armory | Marker is on East Broad Street east of First Street, on the left when traveling east. |
| UGA vs Alabama | 1965. Marker can be reached from South Lumpkin Street. |