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Athens Heritage
In 1785, the University of Georgia was chartered as America's first state college. The city of Athens, named after the ancient Greek center of higher learning, was chartered in 1806. Athens and the University developed a uniquely urbane culture that visitors can experience through historic districts, house museums, and historic landmarks. Athens boasts 15 neighborhoods on the National Register of Historic Places, including four distinctive house museums along our Museum Mile. Daily guided tours, an audio tour, and several self-guided walking tours give today's visitors a glimpse of Athens' past.
Discover Your Pedigree:
- Heritage Attractions
- History of Athens
- Heartland of the Confederacy Civil War Trails
- Athens Historic Districts
- Local Historic Markers
- Athens House Museums Along the Museum Mile
- African-American Heritage
- Daily Historic Tours of Athens
- Genealogy and Research Resources
Civil War Sesquicentennial
- Gacivilwar.org: Events and celebrations throughout Georgia.
- Georgia Historical Society: Search and map Civil War markers, plan your own route through historic Georgia.
