Excerpt from Hand Book of Augusta: A Guide to the Principal Points in and About the City
In January, 1798, Augusta was incorporated as a city. The executive continued to be known as the Intendant until 1818, when the city was chartered. The name of the chief magistrate was then changed to Mayor.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book chronicles Augusta, Georgia's humble beginnings in the early 1800s as a frontier town to its growth to a major city, thanks in part to the textile mills that were established in the area. The author delves into the rich history of the city from its earliest origins through the Civil War when it became a haven for refugees, up until the economic revival in the late 1800s. The book provides insight into the growth of the textile industry and other contributing industries that shaped Augusta's destiny. Filled with historical information, this book provides readers interested in Augusta, Georgia or American history with a fascinating examination of a city that played a significant role in the development of the United States. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781333399719_0
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