'Gusta in the Wa'er - A Virtual Tour

This book contains a chapter on each of the 60 plus sites around Augusta, GA with ties to the War for Southern Independence.

Start at the Confederate Monument on Broad street, and for a delightful day, tour the Augusta area and visit each of the 60 plus sites around Augusta, GA with ties to the War for Southern Independence. This book contains a page on each site, a short description of its significance, and directions for driving.

Our objective in creating The Civil War in Georgia CD-ROM is to gather together in one place as many of the original records as we can pertaining to the war, and Georgia's participation.

This is the story of the Rigdon and Ansley Machine Works located in Augusta, GA. This company of artisans made the machinery for the Confederate Powder Works and manufactured handguns and swords. They were involved in the battle of Griswoldville (near Macon, GA) and at the Battle of Aiken they were detailed to defend Horse Creek.