Athens - Clarke County GA (Georgia)

History

Athens
A history of Athens provided by the New Georgia Encyclopedia.

History of Athens
A brief profile of Athens and UGA, from the Athens Convention & Visitors Bureau.

History Profiles from the ACC Government
            • City of Athens History
            • Clarke County History
            • Historical Timeline of Athens-Clarke County

Historical Perspective on Clarke County
The Athens Banner-Herald, in conjunction with the Athens-Clarke County Bicentennial committee, published this series of articles to commemorate the 200th birthday of Clarke County in 2001.

Historic Images of Athens
Historic images of Athens, the University of Georgia, and notable people in the community. Images provided by UGA's Hargrett Library.

A Pictorial History of Northeast Georgia
Historic images of Athens from the Banner-Herald.

Historic Districts and Buildings in Athens
Photos, maps, & other details about historic buildings and neighborhoods in Athens.

Clarke County Historic Markers
Images and text from historic markers located throughout Clarke County.

1893 Map of the City of Athens
Provided by UGA's Hargrett Library.

Clarke County Historical Maps
Maps of Clarke County from the Historical Atlas of Georgia Counties, provided by the Carl Vinson Institute of Government.

Clarke County Historic Population Profile
Decennial Census population figures for Clarke County from 1810 through 2000.

United States Historical Census Browser
Historical demographic, economic, and social data for each state and county from 1790 to 1960. Types of data available vary from decade to decade.

Athens Historical Society
A non-profit organization dedicated to preserving the history of Athens, Clarke County, and the surrounding area.

Athens-Clarke Heritage Foundation
As a leading advocate of historic preservation, ACHF is dedicated to conserving Athens' rich architectural and cultural heritage.

Clarke-Oconee Genealogical Society
Promotes the collection and preservation of information about Clarke and Oconee Counties, and helps members further individual research efforts and knowledge.

Economic Benefits of Historic Preservation in Athens
A study conducted by the Athens-Clarke County Planning Department.