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Augusta, Georgia

Augusta, Georgia

Name Georgia founder James Oglethorpe named the city in honor of Augusta, Princess of Wales, mother of King George III of Britain County Seat of Richmond County Known For Hosting the Masters Golf Tournament Most People Don't Know Augusta is Georgia's second largest city Notable Natural Feature Located on the Savannah River at the Fall Line on the border with South Carolina In History Augusta was the second capital of Georgia from 1785-1795 (alternating for a period with Savannah, the first) Famous Sons and Daughters Funk/soul singer James Brown Top Annual Events The Masters Golf Tournament Best Kept Secret Augusta Riverwalk Don't Miss Phinizy Swamp Nature Park

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Augusta Canal Interpretive Center

Augusta Canal Interpretive Center

Augusta, GA, Museums, Tours
Part of the Augusta Canal National Heritage Area, the Augusta Canal Interpretive Center at Enterprise Mill tells the story of the people, progress and promise of a unique piece of American history.

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National Science Center’s Fort Discovery

National Science Center’s Fort Discovery

Augusta, GA, Science Museums for Kids
Experience the fun of hands-on science with 250 interactive exhibits at the National Science Center's Fort Discovery.

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Augusta Visitors Center

Augusta Visitors Center

Augusta, GA, Visitors Centers
The Augusta Visitor Center is a good place to find information about where to go and things to do in Augusta.

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