Visit Richmond Hill: 2025 Richmond Hill, Augusta Travel Guide

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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.

Paine College

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

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.

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.

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 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.

Things to do

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Other neighborhoods around Richmond Hill

Kissingbower

Though Kissingbower might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Fleming Tennis Center and The Augusta Canal Interpretive Center at Enterprise Mill.

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.

Highland Park

Highland Park might not have many top sights, but Newman Tennis Center and Christenberry Fieldhouse are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Pendleton King

While there might not be top attractions in Pendleton King, 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.

Summerville

4.5/5(12 area reviews)

Located northwest of downtown Augusta, Summerville boasts a historic district with sights like the Augusta Arsenal and Partridge Inn, a still-operating historic hotel.

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.

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