Beautiful Cottage Close to Augusta University and Medical Complex

I love history and old houses! Below is a brief history of this neighborhood which will show why I love this area.

Summerville, (commonly referred to locally as "The Hill"), is a large, affluent residential area and historic district located northwest of downtown Augusta, Georgia. The district is site of the historic homes of John Milledge, George Walton (a signer of the declaration of Independence), and Thomas Cumming. Summerville was built in the 1780s, and established as a separate village from the city of Augusta.

By 1850, Summerville became a four-season community. More permanent buildings and year-round homes sprang up as the town prospered. In 1861, Summerville was officially incorporated as a city with the boundaries defined as a circle for one-mile. Later on, Summerville became a fashionable luxury resort and golf capital with the construction of many hotels. This caused a large transformation — from a small summer resort for local residents to a winter playground for wealthy industrialists and politicians from the northern United States. Two hotels, The Partridge Inn and the Bon Air Hotel, hosted captains of industry and former presidents of the United States. Some built winter homes in the area, while others stayed permanently, escaping the harsh winters of the northern U.S.

Today, Summerville is a gem in the crown of Augusta. This neighborhood is unlike any other found in the Southeast, with nearly 2400 homes within its boundaries, each having its own special, eclectic charm, architecture, and history. Homeowners have maintained over the decades the uniqueness of every home, whether large or small. Each has its own special story. The Summerville Neighborhood Association is dedicated to continuing this tradition by speaking collectively for the homeowners in this unique area. We ask that you join, volunteer, and help maintain our collective vision.