Georgia State University Library, Atlanta

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The Georgia State University Library is an academic research library affiliated with Georgia State University. The Georgia State University Library has two primary locations, Library North and Library South. In addition to hundreds of thousands of pieces of print media, the library also has online databases for electronic articles, as well as an electronic catalog for looking up media within the library’s many floors. The media found in the library includes novels, journals, newspapers, government documents, archives, DVDs, CDs, video tapes, audio cassette tapes, and periodicals. The University Library is located in the middle of Georgia State's main campus near Gilmer St. and Courtland St. ()

Coordinates: 33°45'8"N, 84°23'13"W

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100 Decatur Street SoutheastDowntown Atlanta (Georgia State University)Atlanta United States

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Georgia State University Library – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Georgia State Capitol, M. Rich Building, Equestrian statue of John Brown Gordon, Statue of Martin Luther King Jr..

~1200 ftS
Neo-classical seat of state government
Georgia State Capitol, Atlanta
6 min walk • The Georgia State Capitol, a beacon of governance and history, stands proudly in the heart of Atlanta, United States. This architectural gem, with its distinctive gold dome gilded with native gold from Dahlonega, is not only the center of political action in the state...
~1330 ftW
Shopping, Department store
M. Rich Building, Atlanta
7 min walk • The M. Rich Building, also known as Rich's Department Store, is a historic building in downtown Atlanta in the United States. Its history dates back to 1867 when Morris Rich opened a small shop at the corner of Whitehall and Hunter streets (now Peachtree Street...
~1020 ftSW
Monuments and statues
Equestrian statue of John Brown Gordon, Atlanta
5 min walk • In the heart of Atlanta, Georgia, stands the equestrian statue of John Brown Gordon, a notable monument that captures a slice of Southern history. Created by sculptors Alexander Campbell Bruce and Solon Borglum, this statue is not merely an artistic representation but...
~1150 ftS
Monuments and statues
Statue of Martin Luther King Jr., Atlanta
6 min walk • In the heart of Atlanta, Georgia, a remarkable tribute to one of America's most influential civil rights leaders stands proudly at the State Capitol grounds. The Statue of Martin Luther King Jr., unveiled on August 28, 2017, not only commemorates the legacy of Dr.
~1100 ftNW
Monuments and statues
Atlanta from the Ashes, Atlanta
6 min walk • Atlanta from the Ashes, more commonly known as The Phoenix, is a bronze monument located in Atlanta, Georgia, United States, symbolizing Atlanta's rise from the ashes of the Civil War to become a world city.
~1340 ftNW
Large reservoir with a water park
Lake Lanier, Atlanta
7 min walk • Lake Lanier is a reservoir in the northern portion of the U.S. state of Georgia. It was created by the completion of Buford Dam on the Chattahoochee River in 1956, and is also fed by the waters of the Chestatee River.
~950 ftW
Nightlife, Dancing, Entertainment district
Underground Atlanta, Atlanta
5 min walk • Underground Atlanta is a shopping and entertainment district in the Five Points neighborhood of downtown Atlanta, Georgia, United States, near the Five Points MARTA station. It is currently undergoing renovations.
~1120 ftS
Monuments and statues
Statue of Jimmy Carter, Atlanta
6 min walk • The Jimmy Carter statue is a monumental statue in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. Located on the grounds of the Georgia State Capitol, the statue was designed by Frederick Hart and depicts Jimmy Carter, former President of the United States. It was dedicated in 1994.
~1280 ftS
Monuments and statues
Statue of Ellis Arnall, Atlanta
7 min walk • The Ellis Arnall statue is a public monument located on the grounds of the Georgia State Capitol in Atlanta, Georgia. Honoring Georgia Governor Ellis Arnall, the statue was sculpted by Zenos Frudakis and unveiled in 1997.
~1100 ftSW
Gothic Revival architecture, Church, Architecture
Central Presbyterian Church, Atlanta
6 min walk • Central Presbyterian Church is a historic church at 201 Washington Street SW in Atlanta, Georgia. It was founded in 1885 and was added to the National Register in 1986.
~1430 ftN
Park
Woodruff Park, Atlanta
7 min walk • Woodruff Park, named for Robert W. Woodruff, is located in the heart of Downtown Atlanta, Georgia. The park's 6 acres are north of Edgewood Ave, between Peachtree Street NE and Park Place NE.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Georgia State University Library?

Nearby attractions include Atlanta Zero Mile Post, Atlanta (3 min walk), Hurt Building, Atlanta (4 min walk), Hurt Park, Atlanta (4 min walk), Municipal Auditorium, Atlanta (5 min walk).

How to get to Georgia State University Library by public transport?

The nearest stations to Georgia State University Library:

Metro

Georgia State • Lines: Blue, Green (4 min walk)
Five Points • Lines: Blue, Gold, Green, Red (8 min walk)

Tram

Hurt Park • Lines: Atlanta Streetcar (5 min walk)
Park Place • Lines: Atlanta Streetcar (6 min walk)

Bus

Atlanta Greyhound Bus Station (16 min walk)