Local Historic Districts & Landmarks - Overall Designation Map
This historic designation map shows the location of each local historic district in Athens-Clarke County, and also the location of most local historic landmarks in the county (this map may take a few moments to open). National Register districts are listed on the National Register of Historic Places website.
Local Historic Districts - Individual District Maps
Bloomfield is a densely developed district characterized by houses with uniform setbacks on small and predominantly rectangular lots. Victorian Eclectic, American Four-square, Bungalow, and Craftsman styles can be found along with a few houses with Tudor Revival and Neoclassical detailing.
Boulevard Historic District is an Athens streetcar suburb dating from the late 19th to early 20th centuries. Houses range from one to two stories in height and from simple vernacular cottages to large mansions.
Buena Vista Heights was designated as a local historic district in 2013 and includes 62 properties with most built between 1890 and 1960. The area developed as a working class residential neighborhood along the streetcar line.
West Cloverhurst-SpringdaleWest Cloverhurst / Springdale Historic District is an early to mid-20th Century residential area, which reflects a variety of architectural styles from the era. Defining visual characteristics include the eclectic variety of architecture, prominent front gables, and dogwood lined streets.
CobbhamCobbham, often called Athens' first suburb, is characterized by substantial, well-built houses, schools, and churches lining tree-shaded streets near downtown Athens.
Dearing Constructed primarily between 1810 and 1910, the homes in the Dearing district range in size from cottages to larger two-story residences. The tree that owns itself is a local landmark of folklore fame.
Downtown Downtown Character Areas
Downtown Local Historic District
The Henderson district is a small, primarily residential area composed of historic residences dating from the mid-19th century through the mid-20th century. Modestly detailed folk-victorian cottages represent the most prevalent architectural style.