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
-1898
As an early African American firm, Pilgrim Health and Life Insurance Company is founded with Walter Hornsby as the first General Manager. It played an instrumental business and civic role in Augusta until 1991.
-1898
Dr. James E. Carter becomes the first licensed African American dentist in Augusta. His son, J.E. Carter, Jr., later joins the practice. The Augusta City Council adopts the white-only Democratic primary to disenfranchise black voters.
-1899
In the Cumming v. Richmond County Board of Education decision, the United States Supreme Court supports the closing of Ware High School.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Civil Rights • Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1898.
Location. 33° 28.732′ N, 81° 58.354′ 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.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Education (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named A Historical Timeline of Augusta (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named A Historical Timeline of Augusta (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named A Historical Timeline of Augusta (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named A Historical Timeline of Augusta (a few steps from this marker); We've Come This Far by Faith: (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named A Historical Timeline of Augusta (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named A Historical Timeline of Augusta (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Augusta.
Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, April 10, 2025
2. A Historical Timeline of Augusta Marker
Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, April 10, 2025
3. A Historical Timeline of Augusta Marker
The entire timeline is on the S-shaped concrete wall to the left.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 26, 2025. It was originally submitted on May 24, 2025, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. This page has been viewed 105 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 24, 2025, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
