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Mary McKinley Cobb of Athens, Georgia was born on December 30th, 1844 and passed at the age of 82 on May 23rd, 1927 after a long illness. She was a prominent Athenian woman and embodied Southern womanhood throughout her days.

Lucy Phelps Lampkin lived the modest, but long, life of a planter’s wife in Clarke County, GA. The mother to five children, Lucy Lampkin raised a family in the chaotic period Civil War period, outliving her spouse, Lewis Lampkin, and passing away…

Ricky Helton Wilson was born on March 19, 1953 and died at the age of 32 on October 12, 1985. He is best known for being the original guitarist for the B-52’s.

Gottlieb Hauser was born in Germany, but died a full blooded Athenian. He was a son, Father, Soldier, and cigar dealer.

Gottlieb Hauser was born in Germany, but died a full blooded Athenian. He was a son, Father, Soldier, and cigar dealer.

Oliver Hillhouse Prince Jr. and his wife, Sarah Maria Rootes Jackson were members of the prominent Prince family in 19th century Athens. Their economic importance stemmed from the large plantations that they operated in the surrounding counties and…

The Grave of Thomas Evans, who lived from 1786 to April 10, 1861. He fought for his country in the War of 1812, where he was injured.

Sylvester Beer, a devoted fan of local sports, rests in the shadows of Sanford Stadium.