Augusta in Richmond County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
General James Edward Oglethorpe
General
James Edward
Oglethorpe
1696 - 1785
Father of Georgia
Founder of Augusta
(East face)
Founder of Georgia
Member of Parliament
English Prison Reformer
Military General
Friend of the Indians
Opponent of Slavery
Trustee of London Foundling Hospital
Founding Member of the British Museum
Member of London Literary Circle
Member of the Royal Society
(West face)
"The thinking of the Misfortunes of others and,
giving Succour to the afflicted,.
even before they ask,.
is the most glorious Action.
that can be performed by a mere human Creature."
- Oglethorpe, 1732.
(North face)
"Mr. Oglethorpe is undefatigable (sic)
he's extremely well beloved by all his people
The general title they give him is Father"
S.C.Gazette, 1733
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Given by
Augusta Tomorrow. Inc.
Erected by
Augusta, Georgia
2003
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1696.
Location. 33° 28.58′ N, 81° 57.959′ W. Marker is in Augusta, Georgia, in Richmond County. Marker is on Broad Street (Georgia Route 28/104), on the right when traveling west. Located between 8th and 9th Streets, and Reynolds Street to the north, at the Augusta Commons. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Augusta GA 30901, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Colonial Augusta (within shouting distance of this marker); James Edward Oglethorpe (within shouting distance of this marker); Original Augusta Common - 1736 (within shouting distance of this marker); James Brown (Plaza) (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Mayham Tower (about 500 feet away); Augusta Cotton Exchange (about 500 feet away); A Memorial To Eli Whitney (about 600 feet away); The Rotary Club of Augusta (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Augusta.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2021. It was originally submitted on March 14, 2013, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 675 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on March 16, 2013, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.