Downtown Augusta in Richmond County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Richmond County Court of Ordinary
1860
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), January 16, 2026
1. Richmond County Court of Ordinary Marker
Erected 2023 by Reverend Pierre Robert Chapter, National Society of the Colonial Dames XVII Century.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the The Colonial Dames XVII Century, National Society series list.
Location. 33° 28.234′ N, 81° 57.689′ W. Marker is in Augusta, Georgia, in Richmond County. It is in Downtown Augusta. It is on Telfair Street west of 5th Avenue, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 525 Telfair St, 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: Gates of Repentance (a few steps from this marker);
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Other markers no longer nearby. Congregation Children of Israel (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing); Old Richmond Academy Building (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing).
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), January 16, 2026
2. Richmond County Court of Ordinary
Today, the building is the Augusta Jewish Museum.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on January 19, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 29 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 19, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
