On Georgia Avenue (Business U.S. 25) near West Clifton Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
Mexican War
1846 — 1848
Dedicated to the brave men of
South Carolina who along with
other Patriots willingly
served that the Nation might
expand its western horizons.
Of these men who willingly
volunteered to fight a . . . — — Map (db m30980) WM
On W Forest Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
North Augusta, chartered in 1906, includes the site of two early towns. Campbell Town was a trading post on the Savannah River before the American Revolution. Hamburg, founded in 1821 as a port on the river, was an early western terminus of the . . . — — Map (db m9672) HM
Near Railroad Avenue just west of Riverside Boulevard (North Augusta Greenway), on the right when traveling west.
The City of North Augusta was commissioned in 1906, but construction of the industrial district began earlier, in the 1890s. Factories and industrial properties were located in the bottomlands, while residential areas lined the hills overlooking . . . — — Map (db m238833) HM
Near Railroad Avenue just west of Riverside Boulevard (North Augusta Greenway), on the right when traveling west.
Since the late 1700s, the Edgefield District, located in present-day Aiken and Edgefield Counties, was well known for the production of distinctive pottery. Known as alkaline-glazed stoneware because of its characteristic glaze and the hardness of . . . — — Map (db m238837) HM
On Barton Road north of Boylan Street, on the left when traveling south.
(Front)
Providence Baptist Church was established by enslaved and free people of African descent in the town of Hamburg. After the Civil War Hamburg became a center of African American political power in Aiken County. In 1868 three members . . . — — Map (db m238687) HM
On Georgia Avenue near West Clifton Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
Our fight for Independence
that assured us Freedom of
Speech, Religion, the Press,
Right to Peaceful Assembly
and right to Petition for
Redress of Grievances. We
enjoy our present freedom
because of the willingness
of our . . . — — Map (db m30819) HM
Born 1757 in Virginia, this Indian fighter, who later moved to Edgefield District, attained the rank of Lieutenant Colonel of state troops during the American Revolution. Among the engagements he participated in were: Hanging Rock, Musgrove’s Mill, . . . — — Map (db m9800) HM
"Soul Music Queen" Rhythm & Blues Legend The Sharon Jones story begins and ends in North Augusta. Born May 4, 1956, she lived in North Augusta during her early years. She first sang publicly as an angel in a Christmas pageant at North . . . — — Map (db m234319) HM
On Georgia Avenue near West Clifton Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
Spanish American War
1898
The battle with the
slogan "Remember the
Maine", brought the
United States as a
great power and the
beginning of overseas
recognition. — — Map (db m31208) WM
On Barton Road at Boylan Street, on the right when traveling south on Barton Road.
(Front)
The Hamburg Massacre, which occurred nearby on July 8, 1876, was one of the most
notable incidents of racial and political violence in S.C. during Reconstruction. White Democrats across the state organized “rifle clubs” to . . . — — Map (db m238696) HM
On West Martintown Road (South Carolina Route 230) north of Southwood Road, on the left when traveling north.
In the 1730s, an Indian path from Fort Moore to the Saluda ridge was used by traders going to the Cherokee Nation. Later, a wagon road from Ninety Six to Augusta followed the same route. Named for the Martin family who lived beside it and served . . . — — Map (db m203774) HM
On Georgia Avenue near West Clifton Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
War Between The States
1861 — 1865
Let the stranger who may in
future times read this
inscription recognize that
these were men whom power
could not corrupt, whom death
could not terrify, whom
defeat could not dishonor, . . . — — Map (db m31127) WM
On Georgia Avenue (U.S. 25) near West Main Street, on the right when traveling south.
World War I
1914 — 1918
Dedicated to the men
and women who served
in the great war which
was believed to be the
final war of human
liberty and the "war to
end all wars". — — Map (db m31243) WM
On Georgia Avenue (U.S. 25) near West Main Street, on the right when traveling south.
World War II
1941 — 1945
Dedicated to the men and women
who battled globally to
secure a free world for
all mankind. The massive
production war effort caused
many women to enter industry
and changed the American . . . — — Map (db m31269) WM
Near Front Street at Crystal Lake Drive, on the left when traveling west.
This park is constructed in honor of Charles Boeckh, civil engineer, who was commissioned in 1891 by city founder, James U. Jackson, to lay out the town plan for North Augusta. — — Map (db m196767) HM
Near Front Street just west of Westo Street, on the left when traveling west.
For more than 10,000 years, people have lived along the Savannah River. Stone spear points and tools have been found along both the South Carolina and Georgia shorelines, indicating a long history of hunting and gathering. The earliest pottery in . . . — — Map (db m240333) HM
Near Front Street at Blue Clay Drive, on the left when traveling west.
About 1,000 years ago Native Americans settled at this location. We know these people as the Mississippians, and they lived throughout the Southeast and the Mississippi Valley. They built large villages and ceremonial earthworks along major rivers. . . . — — Map (db m238988) HM
Near Front Street just west of Phoenix Street, on the left when traveling west.
By the time the first Europeans settled in the North Augusta area in the early 1700s, it was clear that the Savannah River was both their livelihood and their connection to the outside world. They fished the river, as their Native American . . . — — Map (db m239494) HM
On West Railroad Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
Commemorative
In Recognition of those of
Perry serving in the
U.S. Armed Forces
and in memory of those
who lost their lives.
Erected Oct. 8, 1988 — — Map (db m50340) WM
On John Nunn Highway (State Highway 389) 0.5 miles east of Poole Road, on the right when traveling east.
(obverse)
Indian Head
The Indian Head, a series of springs at the head of Goodland Swamp, long served as a landmark and watering place. Travelers along the Middle Road referenced it and it appears on colonial plats. In 1781 . . . — — Map (db m102914) HM
On West Railroad Avenue (State Highway 39) near Pine Street, on the left when traveling north.
(Front)
A patriot and Christian
devoted to his country, his
family and his god.
He served his country well
as a member of Hart's Battery
and died loving the cause
for which he fought.
Dempsey Hammond Salley was
. . . — — Map (db m47645) HM
On Wagener Road (South Carolina Route 302), on the left when traveling north.
(Front) The congregation of Zion Hill Missionary Baptist Church originated c.1894, when
tradition holds that members began worshipping at a brush arbor across the road. Rev. James
Turner was the first pastor. Early church leadership included men . . . — — Map (db m239261) HM
On Wagener Road (State Highway 302), on the right when traveling west.
(Left)
Herbert Boyd (H.B.) Crawford
U.S. Navy
Honorably Discharged
April 8, 1946
During World War II with Japan
his back was broken & both
legs were paralyzed when his
cargo ship was torpedoed
(Right)
Mabel . . . — — Map (db m56751) HM
On Railroad Avenue E (State Highway 39) near Park Street NE, on the right when traveling west.
Wagener, established after the Blackville, Alston, & Newberry RR built its line from Blackville to Seivern in 1887-88, was originally known as Guntersville or Gunter´s Crossroads. When incorporated in 1888 it was renamed for George A. Wagener . . . — — Map (db m67342) HM
Front
In Honor and Memory of Heroes of Wagener Past and Present
Seals of: United States Army; United States Marine Corps; United States Navy; United States Air Force; United States Coast Guard; POW * MIA
On Top
Blue . . . — — Map (db m54850) HM
On Lee Street N. near Old Ninety Six / Indian Trail (South Carolina Highway 39), on the right when traveling west.
Prior to 1887 the area now known as the Wagener
Community was called Guntersville, and its residents
were primarily engaged in agriculture, for their
livelihood. The coming of the railroad, "The Swamp
Rabbit", in 1887 drew farmers, timberjacks, . . . — — Map (db m40428) HM
On Huber Clay Road (State Highway 66) at Shephard Estates Drive, on the left when traveling south on Huber Clay Road.
Jacksonville School
Jacksonville School, built by the Jacksonville Lodge in 1895, taught the black children of this community until 1936. Grades 1-7, with two teachers, met in two classrooms on the first floor, without electricity or running . . . — — Map (db m31175) HM
On Flint Drive (State Highway 731) west of Bryan Drive, on the right when traveling east.
Jefferson High School Jefferson High School opened in 1956 as a junior high and high school for African-American students of Beech Island, Belvedere, Graniteville, Jackson, Langley-Bath-Clearwater, and North Augusta, with Herman W.W. Fennell . . . — — Map (db m31675) HM
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