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

Rev. Nathaniel T. Young, Sr.

1910-2001

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, June 10, 2023

1. Rev. Nathaniel T. Young, Sr. Marker

Inscription. A graduate of Morehouse College and the Morehouse School of Divinity, he began his historic pastorate of Thankful Baptist Church in 1945 and served for 46 years.

The third African American elected to the Richmond County Board of Education he filled that position for 12 years, including a term as vice president. He fought to equalize salaries between black and white educators, urged the Board to hire lunchroom managers in black schools where teachers filled those roles, persuaded the superintendent to allow black principals access to the Board's business office and lounge, and joined a committee seeking a new high school for blacks, Lucy Laney.

He worked with the Boy Scouts, collaborating to establish a camp for blacks: presided over the Lincoln League; and, for 30 years, visited inmates at the Richmond County Correctional Center, reducing recidivism. In 1963, he advocated before the Augusta City Council to desegregate public facilities and to remove “Colored” signs at the Municipal Building.

Erected 2017 by Augusta African-American Historical Society.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Churches & Religion

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• Civil Rights • Education. In addition, it is included in the Georgia - Augusta African-American History Walk series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1945.

Location. 33° 27.928′ N, 81° 58.745′ W. Marker is in Augusta, Georgia, in Richmond County. It is in Laney Walker. Marker is at the intersection of Laney Walker Boulevard and 12th Street, on the right when traveling east on Laney Walker Boulevard. Marker is on the Augusta African-American History Walk, in front of Tabernacle Child Development Center. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1230 Laney Walker Blvd, Augusta GA 30901, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Honorable John H. Ruffin, Jr. (a few steps from this marker); Dr. James Edward Carter (a few steps from this marker); Dr. James Edward Carter Jr. (a few steps from this marker); William Carpenter, Sr. (within shouting distance of this marker); Rev. Dr. Charles Spencer Hamilton (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Tabernacle Baptist Church (about 300 feet away); Dr. Charles T. Walker (about 400 feet away); Frank Garvin Yerby (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Augusta.

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, June 10, 2023

2. Rev. Nathaniel T. Young, Sr. Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 29, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 29, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 67 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 29, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.