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   Augusta's warm climate made it a major resort town of the Eastern United States in the early and mid-20th century. Internationally, Augusta is best known for hosting the Masters golf tournament each spring.

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3. www.britannica.com › place › Augusta-GeorgiaAugusta | Location, History, Masters, & Facts | Britannica

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   Oct 5, 2024 · Augusta, city, river port, and seat (1777) of Richmond county, eastern Georgia. It is perhaps best known as the home of Augusta National Golf Club, which hosts the Masters Tournament for golf. Learn more about Augusta, including its history and attractions.

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4. www.visitaugusta.comVisit Augusta, Georgia | Things to Do, Hotels, Events

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   Find the city's top attractions, restaurants, shopping, and many more things to do. Enjoy the Augusta Riverwalk and all that exciting downtown Augusta has to offer. Plan your trip to Augusta, GA with our trip planner and our Augusta Experience Guide.

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5. www.visitaugusta.com › plan › about-augustaLearn More About Augusta, Weather, History & Geography

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   Without snow to hamper outdoor activities, Augusta soon became known as the “ winter golf capital of America,” representing the epitome of luxury, elegance, and Southern hospitality that stretched well into the twentieth century for this new breed of Augustans.

6. www.georgiaencyclopedia.org › augustaAugusta - New Georgia Encyclopedia

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   Aug 12, 2003 · Augusta, Georgia’s second oldest and third largest city, is the seat of Richmond County. Nature helped determine the course of Augusta’s history.

7. serentravelty.com › things-to-do-in-augusta-georgia22 Unique Things to Do in Augusta, GA, By a Local Expert

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   Nov 12, 2023 · 22 Unique Things to Do in Augusta, GA. 1. Have Ubora Coffee at Springfield Village Park. 2. Hike Phinizy Swamp and Nature Park. 3. Visit the Augusta Museum of History. 4. Explore the Morris Museum of Art. 5. Stop by the James Brown Statue on Broad Street. 6. Visit the Boyhood Home of President Woodrow Wilson. 7.

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   Jul 10, 2023 · Things to Do in Augusta, Georgia: See Tripadvisor's 41,315 traveler reviews and photos of Augusta tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in October. We have reviews of the best places to see in Augusta. Visit top-rated & must-see attractions.

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   What is Augusta Georgia known for?

   • Augusta, city, river port, and seat (1777) of Richmond county, eastern Georgia. It is perhaps best known as the home of Augusta National Golf Club, which hosts the Masters Tournament for golf. Learn more about Augusta, including its history and attractions.

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   Where is Augusta Georgia located?

   • Augusta (/ əˈɡʌstə / ə-GUSS-tə) is a city on the central eastern border of the U.S. state of Georgia. The city lies directly across the Savannah River from North Augusta, South Carolina at the head of its navigable portion. Georgia's third most populous city (after Atlanta and Columbus), Augusta is located in the Fall Line section of the state.

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   When did Augusta Georgia get its name?

   • The area was explored in 1540 by the Spanish conquistador Hernando de Soto, but not until 1735 was a fortified fur-trading post established on the site (now marked by a Celtic cross) by James Edward Oglethorpe, the founder of Georgia. The ensuing settlement was named for Princess Augusta, mother of England’s George III. Downtown Augusta, Georgia.

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   How did Augusta become a state?

   • After shuttling between Augusta and Savannah, the state legislature convened in Augusta from 1785 to 1795 while a new capital was prepared at Louisville, on the Ogeechee River. A commission governed the town, laid out new streets, disposed of land, and in 1783 chartered a school, Richmond Academy.

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   When did Augusta Georgia become a state capital?

   • Augusta was the second state capital of Georgia from 1785 until 1795 (alternating for a period with Savannah, the first). Augusta developed rapidly as a market town as the Black Belt in the Piedmont was developed for cotton cultivation.

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   How big is Augusta County?

   • According to the United States Census Bureau, the Augusta–Richmond County balance has a total area of 306.5 sq mi (793.8 km 2), of which 302.1 sq mi (782.4 km 2) is land and 4.3 sq mi (11.1 km 2) (1.42%) is water. Augusta is located about halfway up the Savannah River on the fall line, which creates a number of small falls on the river.

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