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Joseph R. Lamar, Associate Justice Supreme Court

Joseph Rucker Lamar (1857-1916) lived in this manse from 1860-1875 while his father, James Sanford Lamar, was pastor of First Christian Church. A prominent attorney, he served two terms in the...

Joseph Rucker Lamar (1857-1916) lived in this manse from 1860-1875 while his father, James Sanford Lamar, was pastor of First Christian Church. A prominent attorney, he served two terms in the...

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Stoney Nurses Home of the Lamar School of Nursing

This building, named for Dr. George N. Stoney, a prominent local black physician, opened in 1909 to house students of Lamar School of Nursing. The school, founded in 1897 by Lucy Craft Laney and...

This building, named for Dr. George N. Stoney, a prominent local black physician, opened in 1909 to house students of Lamar School of Nursing. The school, founded in 1897 by Lucy Craft Laney...

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Spirit Creek Baptist Church

In July 1800, this church was organized in a canebrake on Spirit Creek by slaves on the Twiggs plantation. The Reverend J.W. Sutton served as the first pastor. In July 1868, the church purchased...

In July 1800, this church was organized in a canebrake on Spirit Creek by slaves on the Twiggs plantation. The Reverend J.W. Sutton served as the first pastor. In July 1868, the church...

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Church of the Most Holy Trinity

The current sanctuary was constructed from 1857-63 and is one of the oldest Catholic Church buildings in Georgia. It was designed by J.R. Niernsee, architect of the State House in Columbia, South...

The current sanctuary was constructed from 1857-63 and is one of the oldest Catholic Church buildings in Georgia. It was designed by J.R. Niernsee, architect of the State House in Columbia,...

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Washington's Southern Tour

During his Southern tour of 1791, President George Washington visited Augusta--at that time Georgia´s capital--from May 18-21. Washington met with Governor Edward Telfair and other `principal...

During his Southern tour of 1791, President George Washington visited Augusta--at that time Georgia´s capital--from May 18-21. Washington met with Governor Edward Telfair and other...

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Gen. Montgomery C. Meigs, U.S.A.

One of two native Georgians who served as generals in the U.S. Army during the Civil War, Montgomery C. Meigs was born here on May 3, 1816, grandson of a University of Georgia president. After...

One of two native Georgians who served as generals in the U.S. Army during the Civil War, Montgomery C. Meigs was born here on May 3, 1816, grandson of a University of Georgia president....

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Explosion At The Confederate Powder Works

In August, 1864, a violent explosion destroyed the granulating building of the Augusta Powder Works, one of the 28 buildings of the Confederacy's massive gunpowder mill along Augusta Canal. Eight...

In August, 1864, a violent explosion destroyed the granulating building of the Augusta Powder Works, one of the 28 buildings of the Confederacy's massive gunpowder mill along Augusta Canal....

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Haines Normal and Industrial Institute

Established by influential educator Lucy Craft Laney, the Haines Normal and Industrial Institute was chartered in 1886 and grew to include a Kindergarten to Junior College curriculum, the Lamar...

Established by influential educator Lucy Craft Laney, the Haines Normal and Industrial Institute was chartered in 1886 and grew to include a Kindergarten to Junior College curriculum, the Lamar...

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John McClinton Tutt 1886-1986

For over six decades, John Tutt educated Augusta´s youth at the Haines Normal and Industrial Institute and Lucy Craft Laney High School. After graduating from Lincoln University in 1905, Tutt...

For over six decades, John Tutt educated Augusta´s youth at the Haines Normal and Industrial Institute and Lucy Craft Laney High School. After graduating from Lincoln University in 1905,...

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U.S. Marshal Robert Forsyth (1754-1794)

Robert Forsyth was the first law enforcement officer killed in the line of duty. Captain of Light Dragoons in Henry "Light-Horse Harry" Lee´s cavalry during the Revolutionary War, Forsyth had been...

Robert Forsyth was the first law enforcement officer killed in the line of duty. Captain of Light Dragoons in Henry "Light-Horse Harry" Lee´s cavalry during the Revolutionary War, Forsyth had been...

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The Sisters of Saint Joseph in Augusta

Members of the seventeenth-century French Order of Saint Joseph of Carondelet were first invited to Georgia at the end of the Civil War to teach and staff an orphanage in Savannah. Working with...

Members of the seventeenth-century French Order of Saint Joseph of Carondelet were first invited to Georgia at the end of the Civil War to teach and staff an orphanage in Savannah. Working with...

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Lucy Craft Laney

A leading educator of the nineteenth century, Lucy Craft Laney was born into a free African-American household in Macon, Georgia. In 1873 she was part of Atlanta University´s first graduating...

A leading educator of the nineteenth century, Lucy Craft Laney was born into a free African-American household in Macon, Georgia. In 1873 she was part of Atlanta University´s first graduating...

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Bobby Jones and the Beginning of the Grand Slam

On the golf links of the Forrest Hills-Ricker Hotel, Bobby Jones won the Southeastern Open of 1930. He went on to victory that year in the British Amateur, British Open, U.S. Open, and U.S....

On the golf links of the Forrest Hills-Ricker Hotel, Bobby Jones won the Southeastern Open of 1930. He went on to victory that year in the British Amateur, British Open, U.S. Open, and...

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Blue Star Memorial Highway

A tribute to the Nation`s Armed Forces who served in World War II Sponsored by the Garden Club of Georgia in cooperation with State Highway Department of Georgia. Plaque courtesy Lat34North.com....

A tribute to the Nation`s Armed Forces who served in World War II Sponsored by the Garden Club of Georgia in cooperation with State Highway Department of Georgia. Plaque courtesy Lat34North.com....

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Blue Star Memorial Highway

A tribute to the Armed Forces that have defended the United States of America Sponsored by the Garden Club of Georgia in cooperation with the Garden Arts Club Augusta, Georgia Plaque courtesy...

A tribute to the Armed Forces that have defended the United States of America Sponsored by the Garden Club of Georgia in cooperation with the Garden Arts Club Augusta, Georgia Plaque...

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Paine College Founding Site

Paine College was founded as Paine Institute on this spot in 1882 by black and white members of the colored (now Christian) Methodist Episcopal Church, and the Methodist Episcopal Church, South...

Paine College was founded as Paine Institute on this spot in 1882 by black and white members of the colored (now Christian) Methodist Episcopal Church, and the Methodist Episcopal Church,...

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Great Indian Warrior/Trading Path

GREAT INDIAN WARRIOR/TRADING PATH (The Great Philadelphia Wagon Road) The most heavily traveled road in Colonial America passed through here, linking areas from the Great Lakes to Augusta, GA....

GREAT INDIAN WARRIOR/TRADING PATH (The Great Philadelphia Wagon Road) The most heavily traveled road in Colonial America passed through here, linking areas from the Great Lakes to Augusta,...

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Great Indian Trading Path

The Colonial Great Indian Trading Path crossed land now part of Augusta College and followed a part of the present McDowell Street. It was variously called Trading Road, Augusta Road, and the...

The Colonial Great Indian Trading Path crossed land now part of Augusta College and followed a part of the present McDowell Street. It was variously called Trading Road, Augusta Road, and the...

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Curtis Baptist Church

1876- 1996 Curtis Baptist Church Augusta, Georgia Organized January 7, 1876 Centenial Observance January 11, 1976 `Preaching Christ, the hope of all mankind` Plaque courtesy Lat34North.com....

1876- 1996 Curtis Baptist Church Augusta, Georgia Organized January 7, 1876 Centenial Observance January 11, 1976 `Preaching Christ, the hope of all mankind` Plaque courtesy...

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Dedicated to the Veterans of 1898 - 1902

“You triumphed over obstacles which would have overcome men less brave and determined” President McKinley Dedicated to the Veterans of 1898 - 1902 By Department of Georgia National Auxiliary...

“You triumphed over obstacles which would have overcome men less brave and determined” President McKinley Dedicated to the Veterans of 1898 - 1902 By Department of Georgia National Auxiliary...

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