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

Dr. James Edward Carter

1875-1955

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, June 10, 2023

1. Dr. James Edward Carter Marker

Inscription. After completing the basic science courses at Paine College, he was taught dentistry by two local dentists. He passed the Georgia Board Examination and then served two years as an apprentice.

He practiced dentistry from the back of a horse drawn wagon, bringing dentistry to Appling, Clarks Hill, Millen, Schultz Hill, Thomson, and Waynesboro. For 55 years be maintained a practice in Augusta, retiring in 1953.

With Channing H. Tobias, he helped to establish an African-American YMCA, 1904. With Lucy C. Laney, he facilitated the establishment of a local chapter of the NAACP, 1919, and petitioned the Board of Education to build several African American schools. Active in politics, he sought to get African Americans to vote in general elections and fought to end racial discrimination.

Erected 2016 by Augusta African-American Historical Committee.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Civil Rights • Science & Medicine. In addition, it is included in the Georgia - Augusta African-American History Walk series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1919.

Location. 33° 27.938′ N, 81° 58.738′ W. Marker is in Augusta, Georgia, in Richmond County

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. It is in Laney Walker. It is at the intersection of Laney Walker Boulevard and 12th Street, on the right when traveling west on Laney Walker Boulevard. Marker is on the Augusta African-American History Walk. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1129 12th St, Augusta GA 30901, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American South.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

the Western Hemisphere,

and the Anglosphere.

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: Dr. James Edward Carter Jr. (here, next to this marker); Rev. Nathaniel T. Young, Sr. (a few steps from this marker); The Honorable John H. Ruffin, 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.

Also see . . . Augusta’s first black dentist traveled by horse drawn wagon, treated mixed clientele. During the turn of the 20th Century, the country may have been segregated, but one African American doctor saw no color lines. (Renetta DuBose, WJBF-TV, posted Feb. 11, 2019) (Submitted on June 29, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, June 10, 2023

2. Dr. James Edward Carter Marker

It is at the intersection where he practiced with his son from 1934 until his retirement in 1953.

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 457 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 29, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.