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University of Georgia incorporated
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Athens is bought
John Milledge buys 633 acres of land from Daniel Easley. It was carved from Jackson County. He names it Athens and donates it to the University of Georgia. -
First University of Georgia class graduates
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Athens incorporated
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Church-Waddel-Brumby house built
This house was originally built for Alonzo Church who eventually became president of UGA. THen it was occupied by Dr. Moses Waddel who served as president of UGA from 1820-1829. It was going to be demolished in 1972 but was saved by the Athens-Clarke Heritage Foundation and moved a few hundred feet away to its current location. It now serves as a welcome center and museum. It is the oldest surviving residence in Athens. -
First railroad built
A group of Athens businessmen led by James Camak build the city's first railroad linking Athens to Augusta and then Marthasville (Atlanta). -
Lucy Cobb Institute
Lucy Cobb Institute was founded in 1859 in Athens by Thomas R. R. Cobb as a secondary school for young women. -
Cook and Brother Confederate Armory
The machinery that was used in the New Orleans armory was relocated to this building now known as the Chicopee building. W.C. and Francis L. Cook were English immigrants and skilled engineers who manufactured Enfield rifles, bayonets and
cavalry horse shoes for the Confederate army. -
One-of-a-kind cannon created
A unique double barreled cannon is designed by John Gilleland and manufactured at the Athens Foundry. -
First Mayor of Athens
Captain Henry Beusse became the first mayor of Athens. He played a major role in the rebuilding and growth of Athens after the Civil War -
Navy Supply Corps school
The U.S. Navy used Athens to house their Navy Supply school. It closed in 2011 and is now occupied by the UGA Medical Parntnership, UGA Public Health, etc. -
I move to Athens
My family and I move to Athens from Putnam County, Georgia. The city of Athens is not to busy but not so slow that its boring. IT provides the perfect environment for my children and we've been able to adapt well to the economy.
