Augusta in Richmond County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Emily Tubman Monument
Photographed By Mike Stroud
1. Emily Tubman Monument Marker
Commemorating the 200th Anniversary of the birth of
Emily Harvie Thomas Tubman
Sponsored by The State of Georgia
[Lists names of key government officials, monument committee, and sponsors.]
Erected 1994 by The State of Georgia.
Topics. This historical marker and monument is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Churches & Religion • Women. A significant historical date for this entry is March 21, 1843.
Location. 33° 28.352′ N, 81° 57.848′ W. Marker is in Augusta, Georgia, in Richmond County. Marker is on 7th St near Greene St., in the median. 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. First Christian Church (a few steps from this marker); Joseph R. Lamar, Associate Justice (within shouting distance of this marker); Paul Fitzsimmons Eve (within shouting distance of this marker); Boyhood Home of Woodrow Wilson (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Two Early Augusta Churches (about 500 feet away); General George Washington (about 500 feet away); The First Presbyterian Church (about 500
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Regarding Emily Tubman Monument. Emily Tubman was shrewd enough to realize that the Southern one-crop economy was headed for calamity, so she invested wisely in railroads and industries and more than doubled the value of her late husband’s estate.
Also see . . . Georgia Women of Achievement. Emily Thomas Tubman died in 1885 at the age of 91 after a life distinguished by achievement and service. The scope of her giving and her foresight have had a far-reaching effect. (Submitted on August 6, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.)
Photographed By Craig Doda, November 11, 2022
2. Emily Tubman Monument
Photographed By Craig Doda, November 11, 2022
3. Emily Tubman Monument
Photographed By Craig Doda, November 11, 2022
4. Emily Tubman Monument
Photographed By Craig Doda, November 11, 2022
5. Emily Tubman Monument
Photographed By Mike Stroud, July 2008
6. Emily Tubman Monument and Marker
Marker is at the base of the monument.
Photographed By Craig Doda, November 11, 2022
7. Emily Tubman Monument
Credits. This page was last revised on January 17, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 6, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 2,377 times since then and 66 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on August 6, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 2, 3. submitted on November 15, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. 4, 5. submitted on January 15, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. 6. submitted on August 6, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 7. submitted on November 15, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
