Augusta Federal Arsenal

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The U.S. Army operated the Augusta Arsenal, established by U.S. president George Washington in 1819, until 1955. In 1957 the property was transferred to the Junior College of Augusta, which later became Augusta State University.

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Augusta Federal Arsenal

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