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Athens, Georgia, a vibrant college town, is widely recognized for its iconic music history and diverse culture. It is known as one of the American birthplaces for modern alternative rock and new wave music. The city has been home to 190 artists in our collection, and 38 songs mention Athens.
Among the artists who call Athens home are R.E.M., known for songs like "Losing My Religion," and The B-52s.
Music in Athens
Songs About Athens
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Artists From Athens
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Rivers & Roads in Song near Athens
Songs written about the waterways and highways that run near Athens.
Everything Near Athens
17 stories, landmarks & places within ~20 miles — the same local lore RoadyGoat plays as you drive through.
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Athens, GA
· Local history
Athens, Georgia, owes its existence to a vision of higher learning. The establishment of Franklin College in 1785, later to become the University of Georgia, set the stage for the town's birth. Incorporated in 1806, the…
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Downtown Athens Historic District
· 0.3 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Welcome to downtown Athens, where history echoes in every brick and melody! This area, officially the Downtown Athens Historic District, isn't just a collection of old buildings; it's a living testament to the city's…
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Camak House
· 0.3 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Pull over here for a second; this spot whispers tales of railroads and refined living! Camak House, built around 1834 by James Camak, is a beautiful example of Federal architecture, right here in Athens. It was a family…
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Joseph Henry Lumpkin House
· 0.3 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Ever wonder where pivotal decisions that shaped Georgia were made? You're near the Joseph Henry Lumpkin House, home to the first Chief Justice of the Georgia Supreme Court. He bought the house in 1842, and lived here…
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University of Georgia
· 0.4 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Believe it or not, you're near a part of the University of Georgia, even way down here in Tifton! This isn't just any university; it was the very first state-chartered public university in the whole United States. Back…
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Jackson Street Cemetery
· 0.4 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Pull over here for a minute – this old cemetery is a window into early Athens. Jackson Street Cemetery was the town's first official burying ground. From about 1810 to 1856, if you died in Athens, chances are you ended…
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Tree That Owns Itself
· 0.5 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Believe it or not, this tree legally owns itself and the surrounding land, according to local legend! Howell Cobb, a lawyer and former governor of Georgia, supposedly deeded the land to the white oak sometime between…
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Lucy Cobb Institute
· 0.8 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Ever wonder what it was like for young women seeking education in the pre-Civil War South? This spot, the former Lucy Cobb Institute, offers a glimpse. Founded in 1859 by Thomas R.R. Cobb, a prominent lawyer and…
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Oconee Hill Cemetery
· 1.1 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Step back in time as you approach Oconee Hill Cemetery, a silent city holding stories of Athens' past. In 1855, the city of Athens purchased this land after burials were banned at the original Jackson Street Cemetery,…
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Athens, GA
· 1.3 mi · Wikipedia
Long before it was Athens, this spot on the Oconee River was a trading settlement known as Cedar Shoals. The area's destiny shifted in 1785 when the Georgia General Assembly chartered the University of Georgia. A…
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Carnegie Library Building (Athens, Georgia)
· 1.4 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Pull over here for a second; this building tells a really cool story about the power of education. This is the old Carnegie Library Building, built thanks to a donation from Andrew Carnegie. Carnegie, a steel magnate,…
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Eagle Tavern (Watkinsville, Georgia)
· 6.9 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Imagine a place where weary travelers and settlers sought refuge on the edge of the frontier. That's the story of Eagle Tavern. Built around 1801, or perhaps even as early as 1794, this building served as a vital hub.…
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Elder's Mill Covered Bridge and Elder Mill
· 10.9 mi · Scraped Hmdb
This picturesque covered bridge isn't just a pretty face; it's a survivor with a story to tell. Originally built in 1897 by Nathaniel Richardson, the bridge was intended to carry traffic over Call Creek in Clarke…
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Crawford station (Georgia)
· 13.8 mi · Scraped Hmdb
This unassuming building played a vital role in connecting Crawford to the wider world. Built around 1848, the Crawford Depot served as a crucial stop along the Georgia Railroad. Local lore says that the depot was…
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Jackson County Courthouse (Georgia)
· 15.7 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Take a good look at that clock tower – it’s more than just a timekeeper; it’s a symbol of Jackson County’s resilience after the Civil War. Jackson County built this courthouse in 1879, designed by W.W. Thomas, a time…
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Bostwick Historic District
· 17.4 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Step back in time as you approach Bostwick, Georgia, a town that feels frozen in history. This historic district offers a glimpse into small-town life from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Bostwick began to take…
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Watson Mill Bridge State Park
· 18.0 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Imagine crossing a river in the late 1800s... now picture doing it under a roof! That's the story of Watson Mill Bridge, the longest covered bridge still standing in Georgia. Built in 1885, the bridge was commissioned…
