Old Government House, Augusta

Name: Old Government House
Address: 432 Telfair St, Augusta, United States

#23 among attractions in Augusta

Park, Relax in park, Greek Revival architecture

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The Old Government House, also known as the Old Richmond County Courthouse, is a historic courthouse located in downtown Augusta, Georgia. It housed the seat of the local government from 1801 to 1821. It is one of the oldest remaining public buildings in the city. ()

Built: 1801 (223 years ago)Elevation: 141 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 33°28'9"N, 81°57'35"W

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432 Telfair StOld City (Downtown Augusta)Augusta United States

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Old Government House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Morris Museum of Art, Fort Discovery, James Brown Arena, Saint Paul's Church.

0.9 miNW
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Morris Museum of Art, Augusta
23 min walk • Nestled on the banks of the Savannah River, the Morris Museum of Art stands as a cultural beacon in Augusta, Georgia. This esteemed institution holds the distinction of being the first museum dedicated to the art and artists of the American South.
0.6 miN
Museum
Fort Discovery, Augusta
15 min walk • Fort Discovery, nestled in the heart of Augusta, Georgia, offers an intriguing glimpse into the realms of science and technology. This interactive museum is a treasure trove for curious minds of all ages, with exhibits that engage visitors in the wonders of scientific...
0.4 miW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Sport venue
James Brown Arena, Augusta
10 min walk • James Brown Arena is a multi-purpose complex located in Augusta, Georgia. It is managed by Spectra Experiences. It features an 8,000-seat arena, renamed the James Brown Arena, in honor of musician James Brown on August 22, 2006.
0.5 miN
Church
Saint Paul's Church, Augusta
13 min walk • Saint Paul's Church is a historic Episcopal church in downtown Augusta, Georgia, adjacent to Riverwalk Augusta. A member of the Episcopal Diocese of Georgia, Saint Paul's conducts its worship services using the 1979 Book of Common Prayer.
~1960 ftNW
Museum, History museum, Architecture
Woodrow Wilson Boyhood Home, Augusta
10 min walk • The Woodrow Wilson Boyhood Home is a historic house museum at 419 7th Street in Augusta, Georgia. Built in 1859, it was a childhood home of Woodrow Wilson, the 28th president of the United States and proponent of the League of Nations.
0.4 miN
Museum, History museum
Augusta Museum of History, Augusta
11 min walk • The Augusta Museum of History is a history museum located in Augusta, Georgia, U.S. The museum was founded in 1937 to preserve and share the history of Augusta and its surrounding area.
0.6 miNW
Neighbourhood, Victorian architecture
Augusta Cotton Exchange Building, Augusta
15 min walk • Augusta Cotton Exchange Building is a historic building in Augusta, Georgia. It was designed by Enoch William Brown and built in the mid-1880s during a cotton boom.
0.5 miNW
Church
First Baptist Church, Augusta
13 min walk • First Baptist Church of Augusta is a Southern Baptist church in Augusta, Georgia. The original location is now a historical site. The current church building is located on Walton Way.
0.5 miNW
Monuments and statues
Augusta Confederate Monument, Augusta
13 min walk • The Augusta Confederate Monument, also known as the Richmond County Confederate Monument, is located in the median of the 700 block of Broad Street in downtown Augusta, Georgia. The monument is seventy-six feet high on a granite base, topped by a shaft of Carrara marble.
~1080 ftNW
Monuments and statues
Signers Monument, Augusta
6 min walk • Signers Monument is a granite obelisk located in Augusta, Georgia, on Greene Street. Signers Monument recognizes Georgia's three signatories of the United States Declaration of Independence: George Walton, Lyman Hall, and Button Gwinnett.
0.5 miNW
Concerts and shows, Performing arts, Theater
Imperial Theatre, Augusta
13 min walk • The Imperial Theatre is an 853-seat theater located in downtown Augusta, Georgia, United States. The theater opened on February 18, 1918. It is named after the Imperial Theatre in New York City.

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Which popular attractions are close to Old Government House?

Nearby attractions include Brahe House, Augusta (2 min walk), Gertrude Herbert Institute of Art, Augusta (3 min walk), Congregation of B'nai Israel Synagogue, Augusta (4 min walk), Engine Company Number One, Augusta (5 min walk).