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Old Medical College Building

Old Medical College Building is a historic place in Augusta, Richmond County, Georgia, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on March 16, 1972, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 72000398.

Augusta, Richmond County, GeorgiaListed March 16, 1972NRIS #72000398★ National Historic Landmark
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About this place

What is Old Medical College Building?

The Old Medical College Building is a historic academic building at 598 Telfair Street in Augusta, Georgia, United States. 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.

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Listing details

Name
Old Medical College Building
City
Augusta
County
Richmond County
State
Georgia
Listed on the National Register
March 16, 1972
NRIS reference number
72000398
Resource type
building
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
33.47054, -81.96302
When was Old Medical College Building listed on the National Register?

Old Medical College Building was added to the National Register of Historic Places on March 16, 1972.

Where is Old Medical College Building located?

Old Medical College Building is located in Augusta, Richmond County, Georgia at approximately 33.47054, -81.96302. See the map above.

Is Old Medical College Building a National Historic Landmark?

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

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