Augusta Downtown Historic District, Historic district in Downtown Augusta, Georgia.

Augusta Downtown Historic District covers most of Downtown Augusta, Georgia, including its pre-Civil War area, and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2004. Its landmarks include the 1801 Academy of Richmond County campus, the 1880s Augusta Cotton Exchange Building, the 1913 Lamar Building with 16 floors, and the 1900 Sacred Heart church, now an events center.

The district was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2004, documenting the city's development from the pre-war period through the 20th century. This recognition protects and preserves the architectural layers reflecting Augusta's growth and transformation.

Religious buildings in the district span different periods and reflect the community's diversity. St. Paul's Episcopal Church and the Church of the Most Holy Trinity show how various faith communities shaped the cityscape.

Visitors can explore the district on foot, viewing the different architectural styles across the street blocks. Walking during daytime helps you see the details of facades and entrances more clearly.

The Academy of Richmond County, the state's first educational institute, was designed by Richard Clarke and completed in 1801–2; its two original wood-framed buildings on Bay Street deteriorated, leading to the Telfair Street campus. The district also holds the 1869 B'nai Israel Synagogue, the oldest standing synagogue in Georgia.