Summerville in Augusta in Richmond County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Augusta Arsenal 1941
(Campus of Augusta State University)
Photographed by Mike Stroud, September 4, 2011
1. Augusta Arsenal 1941 Marker left panel
part of the 1941
construction for
World War II, was
home to the optical shop
and was used for testing
instruments that ensured the
accuracy of artillery fire.
Observing objects at known
distances on the horizon, instruments
could be tested for accuracy and if
necessary, recalibrated. The towers
became part of the college activities center.
The height of the top floors provided views of
South Carolina.
(Right side text)
Built in 1941
for the use in
World War II, this
building housed a
shop for small arms
repair on the first floor
and an optical shop on the
second. The college began
renovation of the building in the
late 1960s and in 1971 dedicated it as
the college activities center. In 1997,
the university renamed the building in
honor of Drs. Isaiah and Justine Washington,
community leaders in education.
Erected 2011.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1941.
Location. 33° 28.575′ N, 82° 1.182′ W. Marker is in Augusta, Georgia, in Richmond County. It is in Summerville. It is on
this page online
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: Augusta Arsenal (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Great Indian Trading Path (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named The Augusta Arsenal (approx. 0.2 miles away); Bellevue (approx. 0.2 miles away); Augusta College Three Original Arsenal Buildings (approx. Ό mile away); The Bell at Augusta State University (approx. Ό mile away); Augusta State University (approx. Ό mile away); Stephen Vincent Benet House (approx. Ό mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Augusta.
Additional commentary.
1. Interesting fact about Washington Hall
Located in the basement of this building is a 2 lane/ 25 yard firing range. The smell of sulfur still resonates throughout the entire basement. Note To Editor only visible by Contributor and editor
— Submitted February 26, 2014, by Deron E Lillard of Augusta, 
Georgia.
Photographed by Mike Stroud, September 4, 2011
2. Augusta Arsenal 1941 Marker, right panel
Photographed by Mike Stroud, September 4, 2011
3. Augusta Arsenal 1941 Marker,Washington Hall, mix of old and current buildings merged, as seen today
In honor of Drs. Isaiah and Justine Washington, community leaders in education, as mentioned
Credits. This page was last revised on February 22, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 13, 2012, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,218 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 13, 2012, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.
