Clarke County, Administrative county in northeastern Georgia, US
Description
Clarke County is an administrative county in northeastern Georgia with Athens as its county seat. The area encompasses both urban and rural regions, with the University of Georgia serving as a major employer and cultural hub.
History
The county was established in 1801 and named after General Elijah Clarke from the American Revolution. The region initially developed as an agricultural area before the university later became the center of local development.
Culture
The University of Georgia shapes cultural life in the region and draws students from across the country. Athens develops into a center for art, music, and intellectual activities, where you encounter young people engaged in events and creative projects throughout the city.
Practical
The visitor center in Athens provides information about local attractions and hiking routes in the surrounding area. Most attractions are easily accessible by car or on foot when starting from downtown.
Did you know?
The area contains more than fifty locations listed in the National Register of Historic Places, including the Morton Theatre and the State Botanical Garden. This concentration of recorded history makes it an interesting destination for anyone curious about local architecture and landmarks.
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Sanford Stadium
1.1 km
Stegeman Coliseum
1.5 km
Georgia Theatre
666 mGeorgia Museum of Art
2 km
Athens Confederate Monument
4.6 km
Herty Field
709 m
The State Botanical Garden of Georgia
6 km
Lucy Cobb Institute
602 m
President's House
761 mUniversity of Georgia Campus Arboretum
1.2 km
Henry W. Grady House
832 mGeorgia Museum of Natural History
1.6 km
Franklin House
683 m
Downtown Athens Historic District
945 m
Gospel Pilgrim Cemetery
2.5 km
Camak House
382 m
Athens Regional Library System
2.2 km
Epps 1907 Monoplane
692 m
Eagle Tavern
10.5 km
Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies
533 m
UGA Carnegie Library
2.2 km
Joseph Henry Lumpkin House
571 mSouth Main Street Historic District
11.1 km
Ware-Lyndon house
1.1 km
Clarke County Courthouse
945 mWilkins House
578 m
Cobbham Historic District
889 m
First African Methodist Episcopal Church
684 mDiscover hidden gems everywhere you go!
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