Augusta in Richmond County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)

Medical College Building

Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, April 10, 2025

1. Medical College Building Marker

Inscription.
On this property, owned by the Trustees of Richmond Academy, this building was designed by the distinguished Georgia architect, Charles B. Cluskey, for the use by the Medical College of Georgia. It was occupied by the Medical College from its completion in 1835 until 1912, when the College removed to Railroad Ave (today’s R. A. Dent Blvd). After removal of the Medical College this building was used for the manual training and science departments of the Richmond Academy until 1926.

Re-erected in 2016 by the Georgia Historical Society

Erected 2016 by Georgia Historical Society. (Marker Number 121-14.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Notable Buildings • Science & Medicine. In addition, it is included in the Georgia Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1835.

Location. 33° 28.236′ N, 81° 57.77′ W. Marker is in Augusta, Georgia, in Richmond County. It is on Telfair Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 598 Telfair Street, Augusta GA 30901, United States

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of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American South.

Globally, it is in North America

and the Western World.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once one of the original Thirteen Colonies

and also the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Old Medical College (a few steps from this marker); Eve (a few steps from this marker); The Riot of May 11-12, 1970 (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Richmond County Court of Ordinary (about 400 feet away); Gates of Repentance (about 400 feet away); The Augusta Chinese and the Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association (about 400 feet away); Lafayette's Tour (about 400 feet away); Richmond County (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Augusta.

Other markers no longer nearby. Old Richmond Academy Building (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing); Congregation Children of Israel (was about 400 feet away but has been confirmed missing).

Regarding Medical College Building. This marker replaced a previous marker erected in 1954 by the Georgia Historical Commission

Photographed by David Seibert, November 1, 1990

2. Medical College Building Marker

The original 1954 version of the marker.

with the same title and number. The first marker that stood near this location read “On this property, owned by the Trustees of Richmond Academy, this building was designed by the distinguished Georgia architect, Charles B. Cluskey, for the use by the Medical College of Georgia. It was occupied by the Medical College from its completion in 1835 until 1911, when the College removed to University Place. After removal of the Medical College this building was used for the manual training and science departments of the Richmond Academy until 1926.” The present marker corrects the location where the College moved to in 1912.

Also see . . .
1. Medical College of Georgia. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on August 25, 2017, by Byron Hooks of Sandy Springs, Georgia.)

2. Old Medical College Building. Wikipedia entry:
Links to National Historic Landmark Nomination. (Submitted on October 23, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia.)

3. Old Medical College Building. Excerpt:

The Old Medical College Building is a historic academic building at 598 Telfair Street in Augusta, Georgia, US. It was built in 1835
Photographed by Byron Hooks, August 20, 2017

3. Medical College Building Marker
The 2016 version of the marker.
for the Medical College of Georgia, then and now one of the leading medical schools of the American South. It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1996 for its sophisticated Greek Revival architecture, and for the role the school played in the establishment of the American Medical Association and the standardization of medical practices.

(Submitted on April 18, 2025, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan.)

Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, April 10, 2025

4. Medical College Building Marker

Medical College Building image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, April 10, 2025

5. Medical College Building

Credits. This page was last revised on April 25, 2025. It was originally submitted on October 18, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 1,363 times since then and 33 times this year. Last updated on August 25, 2017, by Byron Hooks of Sandy Springs, Georgia. Photos: 1. submitted on April 18, 2025, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. 2. submitted on October 18, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. 3. submitted on August 25, 2017, by Byron Hooks of Sandy Springs, Georgia. 4, 5. submitted on April 18, 2025, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan.

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