Downtown Augusta in Richmond County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Congregation Children of Israel
1869-1950
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), January 16, 2026
1. Congregation Children of Israel marker location
Unfortunately, the marker is missing.
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: Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the The Colonial Dames XVII Century, National Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1869.
Location. Marker is missing. It was located near 33° 28.22′ N, 81° 57.685′ W. Marker was in Augusta, Georgia, in Richmond County. It was in Downtown Augusta. It was on Telfair Street west of 5th Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: 525 Telfair St, Augusta GA 30901, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker was in the American South. Globally, it was in the North Atlantic Region, the Western Hemisphere, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it found 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 location: Gates of Repentance (a few steps from this marker); The Congregation Children of Israel Synagogue (a few steps from this marker); Richmond County Court of Ordinary (within shouting distance of this marker); Home of Nicholas Ware (within shouting distance of this marker); The Riot of May 11-12, 1970 (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Richmond County
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Another marker is no longer nearby. Old Richmond Academy Building (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing).
Credits. This page was last revised on January 20, 2026. It was originally submitted on January 19, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 30 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 19, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
