Downtown Augusta in Richmond County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Kiwanis Club of Augusta Centennial
1920-2020
Photographed by Tim Fillmon, July 24, 2025
1. Kiwanis Club of Augusta Centennial Marker
Seventy one Augusta business leaders organized the Kiwanis Club of Augusta in early 1920, as a "force for advancement and striving for betterment along all lines of the city and its interests." Chartered by Kiwanis International on February 23, 1920. the Augusta Club follows the international principles of "fellowship, cooperation, and service." expressed in its motto. "We Build." Local attorney George B. Barrett, the first president, presided over the weekly meetings held in Saint Paul's Church Parish House near this marker. Each meeting provides a speakers' forum on current issues and an opportunity for fellowship among the members. Comprised of community leaders, the club has provided loans and scholarships for deserving students from its Scholarship Fund since 1953 and annual support for a variety of local charities through its Charitable Trust since 2003. The Augusta club continues these and other works, as one of the largest civic clubs in Kiwanis International.
Erected 2020 by Kiwanis Club oof Augusta.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations. A significant historical date for this entry is February 23, 1920.
Location. 33° 28.545′ N, 81° 57.654′ W. Marker is in Augusta, Georgia, in Richmond County
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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: Fort Augusta ~ Fort Cornwallis / St. Paul's Episcopal Church (within shouting distance of this marker); U.S. Marshal Robert Forsyth (within shouting distance of this marker); Washington's Southern Tour (within shouting distance of this marker); Five Indian Nations (within shouting distance of this marker); Colonel William Few, Jr. (within shouting distance of this marker); Fort Augusta (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Colonial Church of Augusta (about 300 feet away); Major Ferdinand Phinizy (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Augusta.
Also see . . . Kiwanis Club of Augusta. (Submitted on August 17, 2025, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida.)
Photographed by Tim Fillmon, July 24, 2025
2. Kiwanis Club of Augusta Centennial Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on August 17, 2025. It was originally submitted on August 17, 2025, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida. This page has been viewed 109 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 17, 2025, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida.
