Henry W. Grady House, Athens

Name: Henry W. Grady House
Address: 634 Prince Ave, Athens, 30601-2453, United States
Telephone: +1 706-549-8688

#18 among attractions in Athens

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The Taylor-Grady House, also known as the Henry W. Grady House, is a historic house museum and National Historic Landmark at 634 Prince Avenue in Athens, Georgia, United States. Built in the 1840s, this Greek Revival house is notable as the only known surviving home of Henry W. Grady, managing editor of the Atlanta Constitution and a leading force in the reintegration of the American South in the Reconstruction Era that followed the American Civil War. The house is operated by the Junior League of Athens, which offers tours and rentals for private events. ()

Built: 1840 (184 years ago)Coordinates: 33°57'42"N, 83°23'18"W

Address

634 Prince AveBoulevardAthens 30601-2453 United States

Contact

+1 706-549-8688

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Henry W. Grady House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: 40 Watt Club, Sanford Stadium, Georgia Theatre, The Classic Center.

0.5 miSE
Dancing, Nightlife
40 Watt Club, Athens
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Sanford Stadium, Athens
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0.7 miE
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Georgia Theatre, Athens
17 min walk • Georgia Theatre is a live music venue and event space in Athens, Georgia. Many prominent national and local acts across all genres have performed at the Theatre, including rock, folk, country, indie, alternative, hip hop and electronic.
0.9 miE
Sport, Sport venue
The Classic Center, Athens
24 min walk • The Classic Center is a convention center in Athens, Georgia, United States. It was opened in 1995. Located within is Akins Ford Arena at The Classic Center, a large event hall that also serves as a 2,000-seat arena.
1.2 miE
Music venue
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0.4 miSE
Church
Hill First Baptist Church, Athens
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0.7 miE
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Ware–Lyndon House, Athens
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1 miSE
Cemetery
Jackson Street Cemetery, Athens
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0.6 miSE
Park
The Tree That Owns Itself, Athens
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0.8 miE
33°57'44"N • 83°22'28"W
Athens Welcome Center - Classic City Tours, Athens
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~1040 ftSE
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T. R. R. Cobb House, Athens
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Henry W. Grady House open?

Henry W. Grady House is open:

Monday 9 am - 3 pm
Tuesday 9 am - 1 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 3 pm
Thursday 9 am - 1 pm
Friday 9 am - 3 pm
Saturday closed
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Henry W. Grady House?

Nearby attractions include Cobbham Historic District, Athens (4 min walk), T. R. R. Cobb House, Athens (6 min walk), Joseph Henry Lumpkin House, Athens (9 min walk), Hill First Baptist Church, Athens (10 min walk).

How to get to Henry W. Grady House by public transport?

The nearest stations to Henry W. Grady House:

Bus

The Arch • Lines: 14, 5 (20 min walk)
10046 • Lines: 5 (24 min walk)