Downtown Augusta in Richmond County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
A Historical Timeline of Augusta
Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, April 10, 2025
1. A Historical Timeline of Augusta Marker
1876
Across the Savannah River, deadly massacres in Hamburg and Ellenton mark a violent end to Reconstruction in South Carolina.
1879
Union Baptist Church is founded by former Springfield members. After violent threats, Augusta Baptist Institute moves to Atlanta.
1880
The Riverside Mill is constructed in the shadows of Springfield Baptist Church. African American residents of the area are employed as laborers.
1880
William Jefferson White begins publishing the Georgia Baptist newspaper. His masthead reads: "Great Elevator, Educator, and Defender of the People."
1880
Ware High School opens near the Springfield Baptist Church. The first principal is Richard R. Wright, a graduate of Atlanta University. Wright later becomes President of the Georgia State Industrial College in Savannah. His son, R.R. Wright, Jr., becomes a noted sociologist and Bishop in the African Methodist Episcopal (A.M.E.) Church.
1882
Plans for Paine Institute, later Paine College, are drawn. Incorporated in 1883 by the Methodist Episcopal Church South, the school opens on Broad Street in 1884.
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Location. 33° 28.737′ N, 81° 58.343′ W. Marker is in Augusta, Georgia, in Richmond County. It is in Downtown Augusta. It is at the intersection of Reynolds Street and 12th Street, on the right when traveling east on Reynolds Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1211 Jones Street, Augusta GA 30901, United States 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: A different marker also named A Historical Timeline of Augusta (here, next to this marker); We've Come This Far by Faith: (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named A Historical Timeline of Augusta (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named A Historical Timeline of Augusta (here, next to this
Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, April 10, 2025
2. A Historical Timeline of Augusta Marker
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker.
Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, April 10, 2025
3. Location
The entire timeline is on the S-shaped concrete wall to the right.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 7, 2025. It was originally submitted on April 27, 2025, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. This page has been viewed 196 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 27, 2025, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
