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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM25FR_military-service-walk-a-war-memorial_Columbus-GA.html
Freedom Is Not Free This Military Service Walk began as a project in the 2013 Servant Leadership course in the Organizational Leadership Master's degree program at Columbus State University. This walk was created to honor and express appreciation…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM25E5_wynnton-community_Columbus-GA.html
The area of central Columbus known as Wynnton was actually one of the city's first suburbs.Located just two miles east of downtown, the community sprang up after several country estates were built by wealthy citizens in the area along the route of…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM25E0_the-first-breech-loading-cannon_Columbus-GA.html
Made by Confederate States Naval Iron Works Columbus, Ga. - 1863Cannon was made from wheel shaft of river steamer John C. Calhoun. Designed by Capt. Wm. J. McAlister steam boat capt. and civil engr. Machine work by Freeman C. Stewart. Trunnion was…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM25DY_the-columbus-museum_Columbus-GA.html
The Columbus Museum traces its history back to the efforts in the 1920s of several local citizens and civic groups to raise awareness of the need for a museum in the city. Formal efforts at establishing the Museum got underway in 1940, culminating…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM25DA_horace-king_Columbus-GA.html
Horace KingMaster Builder(1807-1887)Born a slave in Chesterfield District, S.C., Horace King came to Columbus in 1832 with his master, John Godwin, to construct the first bridge between Columbus and Girard, Alabama. After the completion of their c…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM25BN_the-polar-bear-regiment-memorial-a-war-memorial_Columbus-GA.html
Front In 1918, the 31st Infantry Regiment deployed to Siberia to protect allied interests and guard the Trans-Siberian railroad. In sharp actions with bandits and Red forces, 16 soldiers earned the DSC and 32 soldiers were killed in action. From …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM25BL_30th-infantry-division-30th-armored-brigade-combat-team-memorial-a-war-memorial_Columbus-GA.html
Front In honor and memory of all those who have defended freedom wearing Old Hickory since 1917 Workhorse of the Western Front World War I Somme Offensive Ypres-Lys Flanders 1918 World War II Normandy Northern France Rhineland …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM25B8_96th-infantry-division-deadeyes-memorial-a-war-memorial_Columbus-GA.html
In memory of our fallen comrades of the 96th Infantry Division, U.S. Army Killed on Leyte, Philippines and Okinawa, Japan and to all Deadeyes who fought with valor and distinction to defeat imperial Japan Presidential Unit Citation for O…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM25AQ_daily-life-in-cusseta_Columbus-GA.html
The men and women of Cusseta had very defined roles in day to day life. Men were responsible not only for hunting and fishing, but for building homes and clearing ground for planting. Men made political decisions, including the decision to go to w…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM25AP_cusseta-a-center-for-international-diplomacy_Columbus-GA.html
Cusseta was both an important political center for the Lower Creeks and a critical place for interaction with European colonial officials and later, American settlers. Occupying a strategic position in a vast trading network stretching from the Gu…
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