Travelodge Augusta

First Presbyterian Church - Incorporated 1804

by 807Wheaton

First Pres was incorporated in 1804 and celebrated their centennial in 1904 and in May 1954 the church celebrated their 150th Anniversary. Again in 2004 First Presbyterian Church celebrated their 200th year. The architect for this church was Robert Mills, born in Charleston, South Carolina in 1781 to a prosperous tailor who invested well. When Robert Mills developed an interest in architecture his family apprenticed him to James Hoban, architect of the White House. Mills designed eleven churches in five states, including Richmond's famous Monumental Church. There is evidence supporting Mills as the architect of the gothic revival Christ Episcopal Church in Winchester, Virginia

One of the more noted Pastors that filled the pulpit was Rev. Doctor Joseph Ruggles Wilson and Janet Woodrow the parents of Woodrow Wilson the 28th President of the United States. Woodrow Wilson himself was born in Staunton, Virginia but grew up in Augusta, Ga during the Civil War. His parents were born in Ohio but were sympathetic to the South and cared for wounded Confederate soldiers in their church on Telfair Street.

I have been in this church for a wedding and when they hosted a special speaker. It truly is a treasure with some original furnishings on display inside.

Augusta, Georgia

by Kentbein

"My wife's hometown"

My wife lived in Augusta while growing up. Her parents still live there, giving us the opportunity to return for visits very frequently. It's a beautiful town perfectly sited along the Savannah River. The people are friendly, the food is excellent, and the old town is interesting.

As with many older twons and cities in the USA, the primary commercial districts have moved to the suburbs, leaving the more attractive, interesting part of the city in confusion. Vacancy rates are high in the old town, making the future of these remarkable areas uncertain.

There still remains life in Old Town Augusta however, with the city understanding the importance of salvaging their heritage. I hand Augusta the highest marks for doing everything possible to vitalize the inner city and save this wonderful area.

Next time I'm there I'll do some serious photograpy for inclusion on this page. Meanwhile, I'll only include my favorite means of arrival from the grand old days when I owned this beautiful little pet, Grumman American N9996U. I LOVED this airplane!

I don't really like to leave, but when I do have to go, this is the way to do it!