East Augusta, GA

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Home of Freeman Walker, outstanding citizen of early Georgia. Born in Virginia in 1780, he came to Richmond County in his youth and studied law. Freeman Walker, in 1826, deeded 70 acres of land to the United States Government to be used as an arsenal-the site now of the Junior College of Augusta. He reserved one acre as a family burial ground, known as the Walker Cemetery. He was the father of Maj. Gen. W. H. T. Walker, CSA. Admitted to the bar in 1802, he followed a life of public service; City Attorney for three years and Mayor of Augusta 1817-19, being the first to hold the city´s chief executive office under the name of Mayor, and Brigade Inspector of Gen. Valentine Walker´s brigade in 1813. He represented Richmond County in both branches of the State Legislature and represented Georgia in the U. S. Senate. His speech on the Missouri Compromise attracted nation-wide attention. He died in 1827 and is buried in the Walker Cemetery.

Augusta State University

Enjoy the collegiate vibe when you visit Augusta State University, during your travels in Augusta. You can seek out the golf courses while in the area.

Augusta State University
Paine College is a private, historically black Methodist liberal arts college in Augusta, Georgia. It is affiliated with the United Methodist Church and Christian Methodist Episcopal Church. Paine College offers undergraduate degrees in the liberal arts, business administration, and education through residential, commuter, and off-site programs.

Paine College

Enjoy the collegiate vibe at Paine College during your stay in Augusta.

Paine College
Augusta Museum of History

Augusta Museum of History

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Augusta Museum of History in Augusta. Discover the area's theater scene, or seek out its golf courses.

Augusta Museum of History
The Augusta Canal Interpretive Center at Enterprise Mill featuring heritage architecture

The Augusta Canal Interpretive Center at Enterprise Mill

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at The Augusta Canal Interpretive Center at Enterprise Mill during your travels in Augusta. Experience the area's theater scene and live music.

The Augusta Canal Interpretive Center at Enterprise Mill
Augusta Imperial Theater featuring theater scenes

Augusta Imperial Theatre

You can make plans for a show at Augusta Imperial Theatre during your stay in Augusta. Discover the area's theater scene, or seek out its golf courses.

Augusta Imperial Theatre

Augusta National Golf Club

Enjoy a round of golf in Augusta at Augusta National Golf Club. You can seek out the bowling alleys while in the area.

Augusta National Golf Club

Things to do

Let’s Roam Scavenger Hunt - Augusta, Georgia

Self-Guided Augusta Scavenger Hunt: Augusta Beyond The Green

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Other neighborhoods around East Augusta

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Olde Town Augusta

4/5(29 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Olde Town Augusta, Signers Monument and Magnolia Cemetery are top sights worth seeing.

Olde Town Augusta
Augusta which includes a lake or waterhole

Downtown Augusta

4/5(48 area reviews)

While visiting Downtown Augusta, you might make a stop by sights like Augusta Imperial Theatre and Bell Auditorium.

Downtown Augusta
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Laney Walker

While there might not be top attractions in Laney Walker, you can explore the larger area and discover places like James Brown Arena and Bell Auditorium.

Laney Walker
Paine College is a private, historically black Methodist liberal arts college in Augusta, Georgia. It is affiliated with the United Methodist Church and Christian Methodist Episcopal Church. Paine College offers undergraduate degrees in the liberal arts, business administration, and education through residential, commuter, and off-site programs.

Medical District

While there might not be top attractions in Medical District, you can explore the larger area and discover places like The Augusta Canal Interpretive Center at Enterprise Mill and Lucy Craft Laney Museum of Black History.

Medical District
Beautiful little hike, close to home.

Industrial

3/5(3 area reviews)

While Industrial might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Phinizy Swamp Nature Park and Goshen Plantation Golf Club.

Industrial
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South Turpin Hill

While South Turpin Hill might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Lucy Craft Laney Museum of Black History and James Brown Arena.

South Turpin Hill

East Augusta, GA

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