Dulcinea Ann Holland
​Thompson Avriett
(1834-1920)

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Marker Text: ​A native of Athens, Georgia, Dulcinea Ann Holland came to Henderson County with her family in 1847. She married E. J. Thompson in 1851. According to local tradition, she named the town of Athens after her birthplace. Following the death of her first husband in the 1860s, Dulcinea married James Avriett in 1867. They were the parents of two sons. She was a founding member of the local Methodist church and a dedicated civic leader. (1990) 

Marker No: 10343 

Grave Marker

Geographic: ​32° 11.996′ N, 95° 51.366′ W

Location: ​312 South Prairieville Street, Athens