James A. Sledge House, Athens

#34 among attractions in Athens

Gothic Revival architecture

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Facts and practical information

The James A. Sledge House, at 749 Cobb St. in Athens, Georgia, was built around 1860. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1974. ()

Coordinates: 33°57'37"N, 83°23'49"W

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CobbhamAthens United States

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Day trips

James A. Sledge House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: 40 Watt Club, Georgia Theatre, Hill First Baptist Church, Ware–Lyndon House.

1 miE
Dancing, Nightlife
40 Watt Club, Athens
26 min walk • The 40 Watt Club is a music venue in Athens, Georgia. Along with CBGB, the Whisky a Go Go, and selected others, it was instrumental in launching American punk rock and new wave music.
1.1 miE
Nightlife, Music and shows, Theater
Georgia Theatre, Athens
29 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.
0.8 miE
Church
Hill First Baptist Church, Athens
20 min walk • Hill First Baptist Church "is the oldest African American church in the Athens, Georgia community". It is a contributing property to the Reese Street Historic District.
1.2 miE
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Ware–Lyndon House, Athens
31 min walk • The Ware–Lyndon House is a historic house located at 211 Hoyt Street in Athens, Georgia, at the end of Jackson Street. Built circa 1850, the house is two stories and exhibits an Italianate style. Edward R. Ware, its original owner, sold the property to Edward S. Lyndon in 1880.
0.9 miSE
Park
The Tree That Owns Itself, Athens
24 min walk • The Tree That Owns Itself is a white oak tree that, according to legend, has legal ownership of itself and of all land within eight feet of its base.
0.7 miE
Museum, Architecture, History museum
T. R. R. Cobb House, Athens
17 min walk • The T. R. R. Cobb House built in 1842 is an historic octagon house originally located at 194 Prince Avenue in Athens, Georgia. On June 30, 1975, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places.
1.1 miE
Historical place, Concerts and shows, Theater
Morton Theatre, Athens
27 min walk • The Morton Theatre, located in downtown Athens, Georgia, at 195 West Washington Street, is one of the first vaudeville theatres in the United States uniquely built, owned, and operated by an African-American businessman: Monroe Morton.
0.8 miNE
Museum, Art gallery
Athica, Athens
20 min walk • The Athens Institute for Contemporary Art is a non-profit 501 contemporary art gallery in Athens, Georgia, United States. Lizzie Zucker Saltz, ATHICA's founder and director, began the institute in 2001 with the help of FiveArt, Inc. a group of local developers and arts boosters...
0.5 miE
Museum, Historical place, History museum
Henry W. Grady House, Athens
13 min walk • 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.
1.1 miE
History museum, Museum, Library
Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies, Athens
30 min walk • The Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies is an archive of political and historic primary documents relating to the modern American political system.
0.5 miSE
Church, Universities and schools
Lucy Cobb Institute, Athens
13 min walk • The Lucy Cobb Institute was a girls' school on Milledge Avenue in Athens, Georgia, United States. It was founded by Thomas R.R.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to James A. Sledge House?

Nearby attractions include Carnegie Library Building, Athens (10 min walk), Normaltown, Athens (10 min walk), Cobbham Historic District, Athens (13 min walk), Henry W. Grady House, Athens (13 min walk).

How to get to James A. Sledge House by public transport?

The nearest stations to James A. Sledge House:

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Baxter St Btw Columbus and Collins OB • Lines: 5 (23 min walk)