Oglethorpe House Historical

Oglethorpe House Historical (HM1WSE)

Location: Columbus, GA 31901 Muscogee County
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Country: United States of America
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N 32° 28.125', W 84° 59.505'

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On this corner stood the Oglethorpe House, widely known ante-bellum hotel. Built in 1836, the old building was the scene of gala receptions, honoring famous visitors to Columbus. Among these were two Presidents, James K. Polk and Millard Fillmore, and the statesman, Henry Clay.

Gen. Winfield Scott used the partially completed structure as his headquarters when, in 1836, he commanded the U.S. troops sent to this region to quell an Indian uprising which threatened Columbus and other West Georgia settlements.
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HM NumberHM1WSE
Series This marker is part of the Georgia: Georgia Historical Society/Commission series
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Year Placed1953
Placed ByGeorgia Historical Commission
Marker ConditionNo reports yet
Date Added Sunday, February 5th, 2017 at 1:01pm PST -08:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)16S E 688735 N 3594171
Decimal Degrees32.46875000, -84.99175000
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 32° 28.125', W 84° 59.505'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds32° 28' 7.5" N, 84° 59' 30.3" W
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Area Code(s)706
Which side of the road?Marker is on the right when traveling South
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 1201-1203 1st Ave, Columbus GA 31901, US
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