Downtown Augusta in Richmond County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Richard Henry Wilde Monument
Photographed by Bruce InCharlotte, February 14, 2026
1. Richard Henry Wilde Monument Marker
My life is like the summer rose,
that opens to the morning sky.
But ere the shades of evening close,
is scattered on the grounds to die.
Orator
Jurist
Historian
Statesman
Born Sept. 24, 1769
Died Sep 10, 1847
Erected 1896 by Hayne Literary Circle of Augusta, Georgia.
Topics. This historical marker and monument is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music. A significant historical date for this entry is September 24, 1789.
Location. 33° 28.453′ N, 81° 58.136′ W. Marker is in Augusta, Georgia, in Richmond County. It is in Downtown Augusta. It is on Greene Street west of James Brown Boulevard, in the median. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 901 Greene St, Augusta GA 30901, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker and monument 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: 4th Infantry (Ivy) Division (within shouting distance of this marker); The Veterans of 1898-1902 (within shouting distance of this marker); World War (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Bell System at Augusta, Georgia (about 300 feet away); Samuel Hammond (about 500 feet away); Woodmen Of The World Memorial
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Photographed by Bruce InCharlotte, February 14, 2026
2. Richard Henry Wilde Monument
Credits. This page was last revised on March 18, 2026. It was originally submitted on February 24, 2026, by Bruce InCharlotte of Charlotte, North Carolina. This page has been viewed 12 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 24, 2026, by Bruce InCharlotte of Charlotte, North Carolina. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
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