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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1WSG_pembertons-drugstores-1857-69-historical_Columbus-GA.html
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Dr. John S. Pemberton, physician, pharmacist, and manufacturing chemist, was one of many druggists in Columbus. Pemberton was a partner in six firms from 1857-1869. His partners included Robert Carter, another druggist, and Nathaniel Nuc…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1WSF_ladies-defender-historical_Columbus-GA.html
A muzzle loading cannon cast in Columbus in 1861 from brass contributed by the ladies of the city from their domestic furnishings and utensils. Used about a year in the Confederate Artillery, it was captured by Federal troops at Shiloh, Tenn., Apr…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1WSE_oglethorpe-house-historical_Columbus-GA.html
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,…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1WSC_nehi-and-royal-crown-cola-historical_Columbus-GA.html
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In 1905, a new cola drink was originated in the basement of the wholesale grocery business at this location, where Claud A. Hatcher, a pharmacist, began formulating beverages. His concoctions included Royal Crown Ginger Ale, Cream Soda a…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1WS8_oglethorpe-meets-the-indians-at-coweta-historical_Columbus-GA.html
Having received word that the French and Spanish were exploiting the Indians´ grievances against the Carolina traders and encouraging the Indians to war against the British colonists in Ga., Oglethorpe informed the Trustees that he felt it was ne…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/tmp-10a85_historic-riverdale-cemetery_Columbus-GA.html
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In 1890, availability of lots at Linwood Cemetery, the oldest institution of the Columbus city government, was becoming scarce. At that time, the city acquired additional property on 10th Avenue which became Riverdale Cemetery. The bric…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM160P_confederate-siege-gun_Columbus-GA.html
1861-1865Mounted by Camp Benning, U.C.V.Aug. 1898
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM13WM_william-h-spencer-high-school_Columbus-GA.html
On this site, on November 29, 1930, the first local high school for colored students opened. The school was the result of a grant from the Rosenwald Foundation and was named in honor of William Henry Spencer, Supervisor of the Colored Schools in M…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM138T_holsey-chapel-christian-methodist-episcopal-church_Columbus-GA.html
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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 completed in 1886 and called Everett Chapel afte…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM138M_friendship-baptist-church_Columbus-GA.html
Founded in 1892 at 4th Avenue and 6th Street, the church moved to its permanent home here in January of 1897. The first minister was Rev. J. S. Kelsey, who served the church from 1897-1901. The present building was completed under his leadership. …