Columbus Iron Works

Columbus Iron Works (HMTCX)

Location: Columbus, GA 31901 Muscogee County
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Country: United States of America
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N 32° 27.723', W 84° 59.696'

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Established 1853, was operated by the Confederate government as Naval Iron Works, making cannon, other war munitions, and two gun boats. This plant was credited with making the first breech-loading cannon.

At south end of Dillingham Street bridge, two blocks west of this marker, was built the world's first ice factory operated by Columbus Ice Mfg. Co. Ice machines made at the Columbus Iron Works were used in this plant.
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HM NumberHMTCX
Series This marker is part of the Georgia: Georgia Historical Society/Commission series
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Marker Number106-13
Year Placed1954
Placed ByGeorgia Historical Commission
Marker ConditionNo reports yet
Date Added Monday, September 8th, 2014 at 1:27am PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)16S E 688449 N 3593422
Decimal Degrees32.46205000, -84.99493333
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 32° 27.723', W 84° 59.696'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds32° 27' 43.38" N, 84° 59' 41.76" W
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Area Code(s)706
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 801 Front Ave, Columbus GA 31901, US
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