Historical Marker

Jefferson Davis Bridge

Augusta · Richmond County · Erected 1931

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The Story

This 1931 Savannah River crossing carrying Fifth Street to South Augusta was named for Confederate president Jefferson Davis. Built with a swing span that likely never turned, it has been converted to pedestrian use.

About this site

Jefferson Davis Bridge is a historical marker in Augusta, Richmond County, erected in 1931. It is one of 148 historical markers documented in Richmond County, among 249 historic sites cataloged across the county on Georgia Roam.

The site sits at 33.4753, -81.9578 near Augusta. The nearest cataloged historic site is Railroads (historical marker), about 0.2 miles away. Others within a short drive include Augusta Museum of History, U.S. Marshal Robert Forsyth, and Fort Augusta ~ Fort Cornwallis / St. Paul's Episcopal Church.

This record is drawn from Georgia historical-marker records. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.

📍 33.4753, -81.9578 · Augusta, Richmond County

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