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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1BGP_first-baptist-church-of-columbus_Columbus-MS.html
Organized in 1832 by Thomas Blewett, with Rev. A.S. Bayley serving as the first pastor (1832-1834), this church has erected two sanctuaries. The first was built here in 1838, and the second, this Gothic Revival-style structure designed by Reuben H…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM17YJ_joshua-lawrence-meador_Columbus-MS.html
Joshua Lawrence Meador was born in 1911 in Greenwood, Mississippi, and moved here at age seven. Meador worked for Walt Disney Productions from 1936 to 1965 as head of the effects department. His film credits include Snow White, Fantasia, Bambi, Pi…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMIOP_robinson-road_Columbus-MS.html
Opened 1820's. Ran from Jackson Military Road to Natchez Trace by way of Louisville, Doak's Stand & Choctaw Agency. For years it was only direct route from Columbus to Jackson.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMICU_columbus-mississippi-blues_Columbus-MS.html
The Black Prairies of eastern Mississippi have produced a number of notable blues musicians, including Howlin' Wolf, Bukka White, and Big Joe Williams. Activity in Columbus, the largest city in the region, centered around areas such as this block …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM5I9_the-tennessee-williams-visitors-center_Columbus-MS.html
Friends of Libraries U.S.A.Literary Landmarks Register The Tennessee WilliamsVisitors Center Author, playwright, and poetThomas Lanier "Tennessee" Williams(1911-1983),was born in Columbus, Mississippi.In tribute to his life and writings, thi…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM5FT_walter-red-barber_Columbus-MS.html
A native of Columbus, Walter Lanier "Red" Barber (1908-1992) as a boy lived on North 4th Avenue. He began a storied career in radio broadcasting in 1934 after receiving a job offer from the Cincinnati Reds. Barber was the voice of the Cincinnati R…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM5FS_st-pauls-episcopal-church_Columbus-MS.html
Parish organized Jan. 1, 1837. First church consecrated 1838. Present church begun 1854, consecrated Nov. 15, 1860, by the Rt. Rev. William Mercer Green, first Episcopal Bishop of Miss.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM5FR_s-d-lee-home_Columbus-MS.html
Home of Lt Gen., C.S.A.; legislator; first president Miss A. & M. College; member Constitutional Convention of 1890; one of organizers of Vicksburg Military Park; Commander United Confederate Veterans; military historian.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM5EU_mississippi-state-college-for-women_Columbus-MS.html
The oldest state supported woman's college (1884) in the United States. It pioneered in adding vocational subjects to standard arts-science program.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM5ET_military-road_Columbus-MS.html
Built by War Department 1817-20, to connect New Orleans with Nashville. Suggested by & named for Gen. Andrew Jackson. Soon became an important commercial & telegraph route.
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