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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMF3J_columbus-first-theater_Columbus-GA.html
(Side 1):A pioneer theatrical entrepreneur, Sol Smith, 1801-1869, built many theaters in the Deep South, including New Orleans and Mobile and the first permanent theater west of the Mississippi in St. Louis, a city that he and partner Noah Ludlow …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMF2Q_city-of-columbus_Columbus-GA.html
This city of Columbus was created as a trading town by an act of the General Assembly of Georgia, December 24, 1827. The location designated was on the Chattahoochee River near the Coweta Falls. This spot was selected because it was at the head of…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMF2N_john-mcilhenny-home_Columbus-GA.html
John McIlhenny, Civil Engineer, City Council member, and Mayor of Columbus 1873-1874, lived in this house in the 1860's. Mr. McIlhenny is recognized as the father of the Columbus public school system. Authorized by the Georgia Legislature in Decem…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMF20_col-w-l-salisbury_Columbus-GA.html
This park is named for Col. W. L. Salisbury (1830-1878), soldier, editor, banker, distinguished citizen of Columbus whose contribution to progress and culture in his native city was outstanding. His home was on the east side of this block. He was …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMF1Y_blind-tom_Columbus-GA.html
200 feet east is the grave of Thomas Wiggins, (1843-1908). As "Blind Tom" he thrilled audiences here and in Europe with his remarkable musical performances. Born a slave, his native genius let him reproduce perfectly on the piano any sound he hear…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMEZT_woodruff-farm-house-and-log-cabin_Columbus-GA.html
The 1840's Woodruff Farm House was originally located eight miles east of Columbus on land adjoining the old road to Macon, Georgia. The dwelling was enlarged and used as a summer residence by the Woodruff family in the 1920's. When development en…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMEZP_walker-peters-langdon-house_Columbus-GA.html
Moveable, prefabricated houses similar to this Federal Cottage were available for purchase by settlers participating in the Land Lot Sale of 1828. Original owner, Colonel Virgil Walker of Harris County, transferred the lot and "all improvements" t…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMEZ4_the-joseph-house_Columbus-GA.html
This historic house is an early example of cottage style Greek Revival. Descendants of Isaac Joseph occupied this house for over one hundred years. Because of her interest in and dedication to historic preservation, Mrs. Gertrude Joseph Wood gave …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMEZ2_dr-pembertons-country-home_Columbus-GA.html
This house served as the residence of Dr. Pemberton between 1860-1869. Dr. Pemberton enjoys international prestige as the originator of the formula for Coco-Cola. He moved into this house from the white frame cottage located at 11 Seventh Street. …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMEX1_the-cedars_Columbus-GA.html
In 1836, John Banks and his wife, the former Sarah Watkins, both natives of Elbert Co., Ga., moved to Columbus, bought this property (then totaling 265 acres) in the fashionable suburb of Wynnton and began construction of this Greek Revival house.…