Old Medical College, Augusta

Name: Old Medical College
Address: 598 Telfair Street, Augusta, United States

#39 among attractions in Augusta

Greek Revival architecture

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The Old Medical College Building is a historic academic building at 598 Telfair Street in Augusta, Georgia, US. It was built in 1835 for the Medical College of Georgia, then and now one of the leading medical schools of the American South. It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1996 for its sophisticated Greek Revival architecture, and for the role the school played in the establishment of the American Medical Association and the standardization of medical practices. ()

Built: 1834 (190 years ago)Coordinates: 33°28'13"N, 81°57'47"W

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598 Telfair StreetOld City (Downtown Augusta)Augusta United States

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Old Medical College – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Fort Discovery, James Brown Arena, Saint Paul's Church, Woodrow Wilson Boyhood Home.

0.5 miN
Museum
Fort Discovery, Augusta
12 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...
~930 ftW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Sport venue
James Brown Arena, Augusta
5 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.
0.4 miN
Church
Saint Paul's Church, Augusta
11 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.
~840 ftNW
Museum, History museum, Architecture
Woodrow Wilson Boyhood Home, Augusta
5 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.
~1820 ftNE
Museum, History museum
Augusta Museum of History, Augusta
9 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.
0.4 miN
Neighbourhood, Victorian architecture
Augusta Cotton Exchange Building, Augusta
11 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.
~1520 ftNW
Church
First Baptist Church, Augusta
8 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.
~1720 ftN
Monuments and statues
Augusta Confederate Monument, Augusta
9 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.
~680 ftNE
Monuments and statues
Signers Monument, Augusta
4 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.
~1150 ftE
Park, Greek Revival architecture
Old Government House, Augusta
6 min walk • 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.
~1750 ftN
Concerts and shows, Performing arts, Theater
Imperial Theatre, Augusta
9 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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Nearby attractions include First Presbyterian Church, Augusta (3 min walk), Congregation of B'nai Israel Synagogue, Augusta (3 min walk), Augusta Downtown Historic District, Augusta (3 min walk), Signers Monument, Augusta (4 min walk).

Old Medical College, Augusta

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