Everything Athens is known for
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.
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Showing top 20 of 191 artists
Songs written about the waterways and highways that run near Athens.
17 stories, landmarks & places within ~20 miles — the same local lore RoadyGoat plays as you drive through.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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,…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…