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

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…

Nora Elizabeth Mason moved to Washington D.C. to work as a cryptologist for the United States government during WWII.

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.

William Montague Browne lived from 1823 to 1883 and was a well-known politician and newsman and, as listed on his gravestone, colonel and aide-de-camp in the Confederate States Army.

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.

Sampson W. Harris, a prominent political figure from Athens, lived until the age of 48, from 1809 to 1857.