The Bell at Augusta State University

The Bell, donated to the College by the

Georgia Railroad Bank, came from the

last steam locomotive of the Georgia

Railroad. In 1957, the bank also funded

the building of the tower to house the bell,

which at one time ...

Augusta State University

Augusta State University traces its roots to 1783 when its parent institution, the Academy of Richmond County, was chartered. Offering college-level classes to prepare students for admission into universities as sophomores or juniors, the Academy performed the role of today's ...