Augusta in Richmond County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)

Emily Harvie Thomas Tubman

1794-1885

Photographed by Mike Stroud, July 2008

1. Emily Harvie Thomas Tubman 1794-1885 Marker

Inscription. Born in Ashland, Hanover County, Virginia on March 21, 1794. Grew up in Kentucky under guardianship of Henry Clay. Visited Augusta in 1818, where she met and married Richard Tubman, wealthy merchant. After his death in 1836, she became interested in the teachings of Alexander Campbell and helped found the First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Augusta. Provided funds for numerous churches in Georgia and Kentucky; supported foreign missions. Emancipated her slaves in 1837, providing them a subsidy to start a new life in Liberia. During the Civil War, she imported the first ice machine to relieve suffering soldiers. With other shareholders of Georgia Railroad, provided free transportation for Confederate soldiers. Supported restoration of Mount Vernon, VA. Endowed Tubman High School in 1874. Astute in business, she made wise investments; was major stockholder in John P. King Manufacturing Co. Entertained notable guests such as Marquis de Lafayette, Henry Clay, Alexander Campbell, Robert Toombs, Alexander Stephens. She established endowments for schools, scholarships, and the Tubman Home for aged. Her philanthropy

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involved hundreds of thousands of dollars.

Erected 1994 by Georgia Historical Marker. (Marker Number 121-52.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Education • Industry & Commerce • Railroads & Streetcars • Religion & Religious Structures • Women. In addition, it is included in the Georgia Historical Society series list. A significant historical month for this entry is March 1843.

Location. 33° 28.496′ N, 81° 57.839′ W. Marker is in Augusta, Georgia, in Richmond County. It is on Broad Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 719 Broad St, Augusta GA 30901, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American South

and specifically in the Deep South.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the original Thirteen Colonies,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At

Emily Harvie Thomas Tubman Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mike Stroud, July 2008

2. Emily Harvie Thomas Tubman Marker

Looking west on Broad Street

least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Historic Site in Journalism (a few steps from this marker); Augusta Confederate Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); The Rotary Club of Augusta (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Georgia Railroad and Banking Company (about 300 feet away); Gen. Montgomery C. Meigs, U.S.A. (about 400 feet away); Augusta Cotton Exchange (about 700 feet away); The Mayham Tower (about 700 feet away); Major Ferdinand Phinizy (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Augusta.

Another marker is no longer nearby. William Makepeace Thackeray (was about 300 feet away but has been permanently removed).

Credits. This page was last revised on November 17, 2019. It was originally submitted on August 6, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 2,161 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 6, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.