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   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 ...

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   Jul 20, 2022 · Planning a visit to Augusta, GA? From the home of the Masters to walking along the Augusta Canal and Riverwalk, explore the best things to do in Augusta.

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   Things to Do in Augusta, Georgia: See Tripadvisor's 41,307 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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5. 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. Situated at the fall line between the Piedmont and the Upper Coastal Plain , the focal point of natural trails, and the head of navigation of the Savannah River , the town was destined to become ...

6. 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.

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   Augusta Tourism: Tripadvisor has 42,139 reviews of Augusta Hotels, Attractions, and Restaurants making it your best Augusta resource.

8. 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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   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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   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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   How did Augusta get its name?

   • He obtained legislation requiring traders west of the Savannah River to secure a Georgia license and, on June 14, 1736, gave orders to lay out the town of Augusta after the forty-lot pattern he had used three years earlier for Savannah. The city was named for Princess Augusta of Saxe-Gotha, the wife of Frederick, Prince of Wales.

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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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   Why was Augusta important?

   • The site of Augusta was used by Native Americans as a place to cross the Savannah River, because of its location on the fall line. In 1735, two years after James Oglethorpe founded Savannah, he sent a detachment of troops to explore the upper Savannah River. He gave them an order to build a fort at the head of the navigable part of the river.

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