Old Augusta Historic Site facts for kids
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Old Augusta Historic Site
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Aerial view of Historic Site
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 Location in Mississippi
Location in the United States
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| Location | Perry County, Mississippi |
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| NRHP reference No. | 79001334 |
Quick facts for kids Significant dates |
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| Added to NRHP | April 24, 1979 |
The Old Augusta Historic Site is where the old town of Augusta, Mississippi, used to be. This town was started in 1812 next to the Leaf River. People stopped living there between 1902 and 1906. Today, this special place is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It is also a Mississippi Landmark.
History of Old Augusta
Augusta was an important town for many years. From 1818 to 1906, it was the main town, or county seat, for Perry County, Mississippi. It was a busy place for business and government. This was partly because a General Land Office was located there. This office helped manage land sales.
In the 1850s, a famous outlaw named James Copeland was brought to Augusta. He was put on trial there.
The town of Augusta later moved. A new railroad, the Mobile, Jackson, and Kansas City Railroad, was built about 2 miles (3.2 km) south of Augusta. So, the town moved closer to the railroad. This new town became known as New Augusta.
What the Historic Site Looks Like Today
When experts looked at the Old Augusta site in the 1970s, they found that the old town had three main parts. There was a government area, a business area, and a place where people lived.
However, most of the buildings were gone. Only bits of brick and concrete were left. The area had turned back into a forest. Even so, it remains a special place to learn about the past.
