Augusta Downtown Historic District

Infobox_nrhp | name = Augusta Downtown Historic District
nrhp_type = hd


caption =
location = Bounded by Gordon Hwy., 13 St., Augusta Canal, and the Savannah River
lat_degrees = 33
lat_minutes = 28
lat_seconds = 18
lat_direction = N
long_degrees = 81
long_minutes = 57
long_seconds = 50
long_direction = W
locmapin = USA Georgia
area =
architect = Multiple
architecture = Greek, Italianate, Gothic revival, Federal, Victorian, Queen Anne, Second Empire, Beaux Arts, Romanesque, Classical, Craftsman, Art Deco, and International
designated = 1980
added = June 11, 2004
governing_body = State
refnum =04000515cite web|url=http://www.nr.nps.gov/|title=National Register Information System|date=2008-04-15|work=National Register of Historic Places|publisher=National Park Service]

Augusta Downtown Historic District is a historic district that encompasses most of Downtown Augusta, Georgia and its pre-Civil War area.

It was declared a National Historic Landmark District in 1980.

Notable Historic sites

Downtown Augusta is home to many historical sites. Some of these include:
*Academy of Richmond County - 1783 campus— Built in 1783 and was the first educational institute in the state. It is also the oldest remaining building in the city. [ [http://www.nps.gov/history/nr/travel/Augusta/oldacademyrc.html Old Academy of Richmond County-Augusta: A Discover Our Shared Heritage Travel Itinerary ] ]
*Augusta Cotton Exchange Building— Was built in the 1880s at the height of cotton production and trade in Augusta. Now a branch of the Georgia Bank and Trust.
*Church of the Most Holy Trinity
*First Baptist Church of Augusta
*First Presbyterian Church
*Gertrude Herbert Institute of Art— Founded in 1937 and is the only independent non-profit art school in the Augusta-Aiken metropolitan area.
*Joseph Rucker Lamar Building— Built in 1913 and, with 16 floors, is the third tallest building in Augusta.
*Old Richmond County Courthouse— Housed the seat of the local government from 1801 to 1821. Now a reception hall.
*Old Medical College of Georgia Building— Housed the Medical College of Georgia from 1835 to 1913. Now a conference & events center for the medical school.
*Sacred Heart Cultural Center— Built in 1900 and is a former Roman Catholic Church. Now an events center.
*St. Paul's Episcopal Church— Founded in 1750, it is the oldest church in Augusta. Was burned to the ground in 1916 with many other buildings. It was rebuilt in 1919.
*United States Post Office and Courthouse

Historical Homes

Downtown Augusta contains a large amount of historical homes, many being built in the 19th century. Some of these homes include:
*Brahe House
*Joseph Rucker Lamar House— Lamar resided here when he was studying law.
*Phinizy Residence
*Platt Fleming Walker d'Antignac House
*Woodrow Wilson Childhood Home— The residence of Woodrow Wilson until the age of 14.
*Zachary Daniels House

References

External Links

* [http://www.nps.gov/history/nr/travel/Augusta/downtownhistoricdistrict.html Augusta Downtown Historic District website]