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History of Augusta, Georgia
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Augusta, Georgia was founded in 1736 as part of the British colony of Georgia, under the supervision of colony founder James Oglethorpe. It was the colony's second established town, after Savannah. To
View of Augusta, from Summerville, 1872, by Harry Fenn; Augusta annexed Summerville in 1912
View of Augusta, from Summerville, 1872, by Harry Fenn; Augusta annexed Summerville in 1912
Celtic cross behind Saint Paul's Church, commemorating the site of Fort Augusta
Celtic cross behind Saint Paul's Church, commemorating the site of Fort Augusta
The Savannah, at Augusta, 1872
The Savannah, at Augusta, 1872
Springfield Baptist Church, 1867-1879 site of the Augusta Institute. In 1879 the Institute moved to Atlanta, and in 1913 became known as Morehouse Col
Springfield Baptist Church, 1867-1879 site of the Augusta Institute. In 1879 the Institute moved to Atlanta, and in 1913 became known as Morehouse College.
James Oglethorpe
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Lieutenant-General James Edward Oglethorpe was a British army officer, Tory politician and colonial administrator best known for founding the Province of Georgia in British North America. As a social
History of Augusta, Georgia
…Augusta, Georgia was founded in 1736 as part of the British colony of Georgia, under the supervision of colony founder James Oglethorpe. It was the colony's second established town, after Savannah. Today, Augusta is the second-largest city in Georgia, and the largest city of the Central…
Portrait by Alfred Edmund Dyer, c. 1927
Portrait by Alfred Edmund Dyer, c. 1927
Thomas Bambridge (standing, far left) being questioned by Oglethorpe (believed to be the figure seated, far left, in front of Bainbridge) of the parli
Thomas Bambridge (standing, far left) being questioned by Oglethorpe (believed to be the figure seated, far left, in front of Bainbridge) of the parliamentary Gaols Committee.
Oglethorpe and the Indians, frieze in the United States Capitol Rotunda. Photo courtesy of the Architect of the Capitol
Oglethorpe and the Indians, frieze in the United States Capitol Rotunda. Photo courtesy of the Architect of the Capitol
Oglethorpe (centre, in black) and the trustees meeting with a Yamacraw delegation led by Tomochichi in 1734
Oglethorpe (centre, in black) and the trustees meeting with a Yamacraw delegation led by Tomochichi in 1734