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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM68B_richmond-county_Augusta-GA.html
Originally designated as the Parish of St. Paul by the Act creating it in 1758, the name was changed in 1777 to Richmond County in honor of the Duke of Richmond, who, as a member of Parliament, was a zealous supporter of the American cause, advoca…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM66N_jefferson-davis-bridge_Augusta-GA.html
Jefferson DavisWest Point GraduateClass of 1828 * * *Services:Indian Wars 1829- 1835Member of Congress 1845-'46Colonel U.S. ArmyHero of Buena Vista and MontereySecretary of War 1853-'57Senator from Mississippi1849-'51 1857-'61President ofConfedera…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM66G_curtis-baptist-church_Augusta-GA.html
Organized January 7, 1876Centennial ObservanceJanuary 11, 1976"Preaching Christthe hope of all mankind"
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM3YY_magnolia-cemetery_Augusta-GA.html
Covering seven city blocks, the cemetery was begun on a part of the de L'Aigle Plantation and Brick Yard, donated by the Nicholas de L'Aigie family. It became known as the City Cemetery in 1818 and was later named for its stately magnolia trees.
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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM3_a-memorial-to-eli-whitney_Augusta-GA.html
For the invention of theAmerican Cotton Gin
A contribution to the resourcesof civilization and to thematerial welfare ofThe United States
Erected byThe New England CottonManufactures Association,MDCCCCII