United States, Georgia, Clarke County, Athens, 33.96095, -83.37794Seibert, David, 1941-20201996/2014Location: 201 N. Milledge Ave., AthensText of marker: "LUCY COBB INSTITUTE (1858-1931). Lucy Cobb Institute, a College for Girls, was established in 1858 through the effort of T.R.R. Cobb and named for his daughter, Lucy. Later, three of his nieces taught here: Miss Mildred Rutherford, Principal, Mrs. Mary Ann Lipscomb, Mrs. Bessie Rutherford Mell. Closed as a school for girls in 1931, it serves as a dormitory for girls attending the University of Georgia. Nearby is Seney-Stoval Chapel, named for George I. Seney who contributed the funds to build it and Miss Nellie Stovall who solicited his help. He also gave a pipe organ and paintings for the walls of Lucy Cobb. "Her Alumnae Rise Up and Call Her Blessed" 029-8 GEORGIA HISTORICAL COMMISSION 1958"image/jpegenghttp://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC-EDU/1.0/Historical markers--Georgia--Clarke CountyWomen's colleges--Georgia--AthensGirls' schools--Georgia--AthensCobb, Lucy, 1844-1858Lucy Cobb Institute historical markerStillImage