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John S. Davidson
John Sheldon Davidson (1846–1894) was an American educator, journalist, lawyer, and politician. Early life John S. Davidson was born and reared in Augusta, Georgia. Leaving school in 1864, he became co-editor of the ''Augusta Constitutionalist''. He began reading law in 1866, and was admitted to the bar before turning 21. Educator Davidson was elected to the Board of Education for Richmond County, Georgia, Richmond County in 1871 and was credited for helping lay a solid foundation for the present comprehensive system of public education in Richmond County. He served on the board for 21 years, 15 of which he served as president. He is still known as the "Father of Education in Richmond County." John S. Davidson Fine Arts Magnet School is named in his memory. Freemason leader For seven terms John S. Davidson was Master of Webb Lodge No. 166, of Augusta (1875–1881) and in 1883 enjoyed a distinction known only twice in the history of Georgia Masonry, that of being electe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Augusta, Georgia
Augusta ( ), officially Augusta–Richmond County, is a consolidated city-county on the central eastern border of the U.S. state of Georgia (U.S. state), Georgia. The city lies across the Savannah River from South Carolina at the head of its navigable portion. Georgia's Georgia (U.S. state)#Major cities (2017), third-largest city after Atlanta and Columbus, Georgia, Columbus, Augusta is located in the Fall Line section of the state. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Augusta–Richmond County had a 2020 population of 202,081, not counting the unconsolidated cities of Blythe, Georgia, Blythe and Hephzibah, Georgia, Hephzibah. It is the List of United States cities by population, 116th largest city in the United States. The process of consolidation between the City of Augusta and Richmond County, Georgia, Richmond County began with a 1995 referendum in the two jurisdictions. The merger was completed on July 1, 1996. Augusta is the principal city of the Augusta metropolitan area. In ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
