Sculptor Augusta Christine Savage (née Fells) was born in Green Gove Springs on February 29, 1892. Savage was considered a preeminent contributor to the Harlem Renaissance movement of the early twentieth century. Her work was featured in many prominent shows, including the 1939 New York World’s Fair and a permanent display at the Smithsonian American Art Museum. Savage was a proponent of equal rights for African Americans throughout her life and constantly worked to help teach art and sculpture to future generations. The Augusta Savage Arts and Community Center in Green Cove Springs is named in her honor.
~Florida Historical Society
