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Federal Forces Capture Columbus Georgia (un-named stone monument)

At 8 PM Easter Sunday, April 16, 1865, federal forces, trying to secure the crossing of the Chattahoochee River, attacked strong defenses near Columbus, Georgia. In the face of heavy musketry and...

At 8 PM Easter Sunday, April 16, 1865, federal forces, trying to secure the crossing of the Chattahoochee River, attacked strong defenses near Columbus, Georgia. In the face of heavy musketry and...

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Tyler Home - Ladies Aid Society

Where in March 1866, the Ladies Aid Society organized the first memorial association honoring Confederate heroes. "One Day" each year is theirs. W.P.A. - 1936 - U.D.C. Side Two: LADIES MEMORIAL...

Where in March 1866, the Ladies Aid Society organized the first memorial association honoring Confederate heroes. "One Day" each year is theirs. W.P.A. - 1936 - U.D.C. Side Two: LADIES...

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James D. Yancey

James D. Yancey enrolled at Columbus College in 1959 and received an associate degree in 1964 while working full-time for Columbus Bank and trust Company. He spent his career would see P. and T.,...

James D. Yancey enrolled at Columbus College in 1959 and received an associate degree in 1964 while working full-time for Columbus Bank and trust Company. He spent his career would see P. and T.,...

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Carson McCullers 1917-1967

The family of author Carson McCullers moved to this house in 1927. Here Lulu Carson Smith spent her formative years 10-17 and here she began to write, putting on shows in the two sitting rooms,...

The family of author Carson McCullers moved to this house in 1927. Here Lulu Carson Smith spent her formative years 10-17 and here she began to write, putting on shows in the two sitting...

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One Arsenal Place at Columbus Ironworks

One Arsenal Place occupies the old drop-forge shop and warehouse for the Columbus Ironworks. The foundry served as an arsenal of the Confederacy, producing ammunition, mortar and rifled cannon....

One Arsenal Place occupies the old drop-forge shop and warehouse for the Columbus Ironworks. The foundry served as an arsenal of the Confederacy, producing ammunition, mortar and rifled...

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Kinfolks Corner

From the 1840s, this building stood among others of its type at this historic downtown intersection. Known traditionally is "Kinfolks Corner," the area was the meeting place for generations of...

From the 1840s, this building stood among others of its type at this historic downtown intersection. Known traditionally is "Kinfolks Corner," the area was the meeting place for generations of...

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Jewish Section of Riverdale Cemetery (Two Sided)

SIDE 1: Jewish Section Of Riverdale Cemetery The earliest recorded Jewish burials in Columbus were in historic Linwood Cemetery and in the Raphael Moses family cemetery, Esquiline. When the City...

SIDE 1: Jewish Section Of Riverdale Cemetery The earliest recorded Jewish burials in Columbus were in historic Linwood Cemetery and in the Raphael Moses family cemetery, Esquiline. When the City...

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Victory Drive

On August 15, 1945, celebrating the surrender of Japan which ended World War II, the Muscogee County Commission unanimously voted to rename the boulevard extending from Columbus to Fort Benning as...

On August 15, 1945, celebrating the surrender of Japan which ended World War II, the Muscogee County Commission unanimously voted to rename the boulevard extending from Columbus to Fort Benning as...

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The Fortson Community (Side 2)

Originally called Blanchard´s Crossing, this area was renamed Fortson in 1885 when the Columbus & Rome Railroad built a station on Fortson property. Thomas Willis Fortson established the Fortson...

Originally called Blanchard´s Crossing, this area was renamed Fortson in 1885 when the Columbus & Rome Railroad built a station on Fortson property. Thomas Willis Fortson established the...

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Fortson House 1858 (Side 1)

Thomas and Elizabeth Almond settled in this area with her orphaned brother Thomas Daniel Fortson in the 1830s. In 1858, as a prominent farmer, Fortson built this Greek Revival Georgian Cottage,...

Thomas and Elizabeth Almond settled in this area with her orphaned brother Thomas Daniel Fortson in the 1830s. In 1858, as a prominent farmer, Fortson built this Greek Revival Georgian Cottage,...

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Fit For Man And Beast

This watering fountain at Broadway and 10th Street represents the last one of several located in each block down Broadway. It is Columbus´ oldest public fountain, dating back to the earliest days...

This watering fountain at Broadway and 10th Street represents the last one of several located in each block down Broadway. It is Columbus´ oldest public fountain, dating back to the earliest days...

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Historic Riverdale Cemetery

Side One: In 1890, availability of lots at Linwood Cemetery, the oldest institution of the Columbus city government, was becoming scarce. At this time, the city acquired additional property on...

Side One: In 1890, availability of lots at Linwood Cemetery, the oldest institution of the Columbus city government, was becoming scarce. At this time, the city acquired additional property...

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World's First Black Combat Aviator

In World War I, Bullard earned the Croix de Guerre, France´s highest military medal, as an infantryman at the Battle of Verdun. He later flew some 20 missions as a French combat pilot. In the...

In World War I, Bullard earned the Croix de Guerre, France´s highest military medal, as an infantryman at the Battle of Verdun. He later flew some 20 missions as a French combat pilot. In...

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Eugene J. Bullard - 1895-1961 (Side 1)

Bullard grew up in a small shotgun style house near this site. His father, William, was a laborer for the W. C. Bradley Company. Eugene completed the fifth grade at the 28th Street School. Shaken...

Bullard grew up in a small shotgun style house near this site. His father, William, was a laborer for the W. C. Bradley Company. Eugene completed the fifth grade at the 28th Street School....

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Cargill-Wright Company (Side 1)

Built in 1902, the Cargill-Wright Company, candy manufacturers and syrup refiners, were the first occupants of this building. The building was also home to Penick and Ford, and the...

Built in 1902, the Cargill-Wright Company, candy manufacturers and syrup refiners, were the first occupants of this building. The building was also home to Penick and Ford, and the...

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Sarah Turner Butler Heritage Corner

Founded in 1966, Historic Columbus Foundation celebrated its 47th anniversary by honoring Mrs. Clarence (Sarah Turner) Butler. Through the vision and determination of this former HCF president and...

Founded in 1966, Historic Columbus Foundation celebrated its 47th anniversary by honoring Mrs. Clarence (Sarah Turner) Butler. Through the vision and determination of this former HCF president...

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The Elms

SIDE 1: The Elms In 1844, Lambert Spencer built a simple Greek Revival home detailed with Doric columns and acanthus leaves. In 1868, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Bowers enlarged and beautified the home....

SIDE 1: The Elms In 1844, Lambert Spencer built a simple Greek Revival home detailed with Doric columns and acanthus leaves. In 1868, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Bowers enlarged and beautified the home....

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Temple Israel

SIDE 1: Temple Israel In 1854 twenty Columbus families banded together to form congregation B´Nai Israel, later known as Temple Israel, one of the first Jewish congregations in Georgia. For almost...

SIDE 1: Temple Israel In 1854 twenty Columbus families banded together to form congregation B´Nai Israel, later known as Temple Israel, one of the first Jewish congregations in Georgia. For almost...

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Holsey Chapel Christian Methodist Episcopal Church

SIDE 1: In 1884, a group of black citizens banded together to organize a church. They appealed to the Commissioners of Columbus, Georgia, and obtained a lot on Eighth Street. The first church was...

SIDE 1: In 1884, a group of black citizens banded together to organize a church. They appealed to the Commissioners of Columbus, Georgia, and obtained a lot on Eighth Street. The first church was...

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Doctors and Nurses (Side 2)

The service of midwives in early years was vital to the health of Columbus colored patients. The Columbus Colored Medical Association was responsible for the building and maintenance of the...

The service of midwives in early years was vital to the health of Columbus colored patients. The Columbus Colored Medical Association was responsible for the building and maintenance of the...

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