Woodroof Pavilion – UGA 4375 (1996, Category 5). Although not historic, the Naomi Chapman Woodroof Agricultural Pavilion is of interest due to its history. Located in the northeastern corner of the Historic Academic Core character area within a grove of mature canopy trees, the pavilion was moved to the site from its original site in Atlanta. The pavilion was constructed for the 1996 Olympic Games.
A plaque associated with the pavilion notes:
Dedicated in honor of a pioneering scientist and colleague who contributed so much to the farmers of Georgia and the Southeast and advanced the science of plant pathology. Commissioned by the 21 members of Georgia Agriculture ’96 to showcase Georgia agriculture to the world during the 1996 Centennial Olympic Games. Relocated from Centennial Olympic Park through the generosity of Gasper Guy Woodroof, S. Grantland Barnes, Spalding County Farm Bureau, Julian Jones, United Bank, Bank of Spalding County, First National Bank, Griffin Federal, Goals for Griffin. Marble floor and centerpiece donated by Georgia Farm Bureau Board of City Commissioners Spalding County Board of Commissioners.
The two-story open-air pavilion is accessed from a concrete walk that arises from Cowart Street.
