Explore Industrial History in Athens

Experience a fine example of historic adaptive reuse at the Southern Manufacturing Company, hike to the ruins of the Georgia Brick Factory at Sandy Creek Nature Center, visit the reimagined site of the Puritan Cordage Mill, and more! The Industrial History Self-Guided Tour offers an opportunity to learn about sites that played important roles in manufacturing, water and power supply for the City of Athens.

This self-guided tour is a work in progress. Check back soon!