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College Hill

College Hill is a historic place in Augusta, Richmond County, Georgia, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on November 11, 1971, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 71000287.

Augusta, Richmond County, GeorgiaListed November 11, 1971NRIS #71000287★ National Historic Landmark
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About this place

What is College Hill?

College Hill, also known as George Walton House, Harper House, or Walton-Harper House, is a historic house at 2116 Wrightsboro Road in Augusta, Georgia. It was built in 1795, and was the home George Walton, a signer of the United States Declaration of Independence, from then until his death in 1804. It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1971. It is a private residence, and is not open to the public.

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The record

Listing details

Name
College Hill
City
Augusta
County
Richmond County
State
Georgia
Listed on the National Register
November 11, 1971
NRIS reference number
71000287
Resource type
building
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
33.46680, -82.01345
When was College Hill listed on the National Register?

College Hill was added to the National Register of Historic Places on November 11, 1971.

Where is College Hill located?

College Hill is located in Augusta, Richmond County, Georgia at approximately 33.46680, -82.01345. See the map above.

Is College Hill a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. College Hill is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.

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