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

Dr. James Edward Carter Jr.

July 1, 1906 - May 18, 1993

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, June 10, 2023

1. Dr. James Edward Carter Jr. Marker

Inscription. The son of Augusta's first black dentist, he graduated from Howard University dental school in 1930 and began his 51-year practice with his father. He was president of the Stoney Medical, Dental and Pharmaceutical Society; president of the National Dental Association; the first black Georgian to become a fellow in several honorary dental societies, including the American College of Dentists, the World Wide Academy of Science, and the Georgia Dental Society, which he led as charter member and president and which, due to his influence, met from 1940-53 at the Medical College of Georgia.

Carter is credited with blacks being allowed to enter the Medical College of Georgia for refresher courses (1941-53); leading boy scouts; chairing the 9th Street YMCA Board and its regional and national council; working with the UNCF, the Cancer Fund, and Frontiers International; serving as a 68-year member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, a charter member of Alpha Mu Boulé of Sigma Pi Phi, and the trustee board chair for 38 years at Thankful Baptist Church.

Erected by Augusta African-American Historical Society.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Charity & Public Work

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• 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 1930.

Location. 33° 27.939′ N, 81° 58.74′ W. Marker is in Augusta, Georgia, in Richmond County. It is in Laney Walker. Marker is on Laney Walker Boulevard west of 12th Street, on the right when traveling west. 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.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Dr. James Edward Carter (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.

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, June 10, 2023

2. Dr. James Edward Carter Jr. 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 119 times since then and 39 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 29, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.

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