Augusta in Richmond County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Georgia's State Capital
Photographed By Mike Stroud, July 2008
1. Georgia's State Capital Marker
Augusta served as the capital of Georgia
from 1785 until 1795 when the seat of
government was moved to the new capital,
Louisville. The Georgia General Assembly
met at this site in a two-story building on
the corner of Elbert (Fourth) and Bay
Streets. The building was known as both
the State House and Government House
and was adjacent to the Academy of
Richmond County. In Augusta on January 2,
1788, Georgia became the fourth state to
ratify the United States Constitution. In 1789
the General Assembly, meeting here,
adopted a new state constitution creating
today's bicameral (two-house) state
legislature consisting of the Senate and
House of Representatives.Erected 2004 by Georgia Historical Society and Office of the Secretary of State. (Marker Number 121-9.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Government & Politics • Notable Places • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Georgia Historical Society series list. A significant historical month for this entry is January 1780.
Location.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The First Academy of Richmond County (within shouting distance of this marker); Jefferson Davis Bridge (approx. 0.2 miles away); The “Haunted” Pillar of the Lower Market (approx. 0.2 miles away); Birthplace of the Augusta Chronicle (approx. ¼ mile away); Veterans of All Wars (approx. ¼ mile away); St. James United Methodist Church (approx. 0.3 miles away); Bicentennial Augusta, Ga (approx. 0.3 miles away); Augusta Civil War Memorial (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Augusta.
Photographed By Mike Stroud, 2008
2. Georgia's State Capital Marker
The location as seen today
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 31, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,637 times since then and 144 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 31, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
