the church-wadell-brumby house is believed to be the oldest surviving house in athens, built back in 1820 by alonzo church, a math professor at the university. the athens-clarke heritage foundation saved the home from demolition in 1967 and moved it to its present location at 280 east dougherty street. it now serves as the athens welcome center and a house museum, so all can appreciate its attention to historic detail.
photographs and words by kristin karch