Augusta is located on the Savannah River, opposite South Carolina. It is the commercial, manufacturing, transportation, and medical center of a large bistate area. Manufactures include textiles, pulp and paper, clay products, fertilizer, and processed food. Nearby Fort Gordon, home of the U.S. Army Signal Corps, is important to the economy of Augusta. Known for its beautiful gardens and mild winters, Augusta is a resort and golfing center; the Augusta National Golf Course here is the site of the annual Masters golf tournament. Augusta was founded in 1735. It was the capital of Georgia from 1783 to 1795. A 2006 real estate survey has estimated the population of Augusta, Georgia at 40,128.