Augusta in Richmond County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
The “Haunted” Pillar of the Lower Market
Erected 1996 by The Reverend Pierre Robert Chapter, National Society Colonial Dames XVII Century.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Disasters • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1829.
Location. 33° 28.377′ N, 81° 57.527′ W. Marker is in Augusta, Georgia, in Richmond County. Marker is at the intersection of Broad Street (U.S. 25) and 5th Street, in the median on Broad Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Augusta GA 30901, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Birthplace of the Augusta Chronicle (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Augusta Civil War Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); St. James United Methodist Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Jefferson Davis Bridge (approx. 0.2 miles away); The First Academy of Richmond County (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Signer's Monument (approx. 0.2 miles away); Richmond County (approx. 0.2 miles away); Army National Guard (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Augusta.
Regarding The “Haunted” Pillar of the Lower Market. The pillar standing near this marker is neither original, nor in the original spot. The original pillar was destroyed in an automobile accident in 1935. It was rebuilt by local business owners, and moved to its present location.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 4, 2022. It was originally submitted on August 6, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 3,330 times since then and 41 times this year. Last updated on December 1, 2022, by Carl Gordon Moore Jr. of North East, Maryland. Photos: 1. submitted on August 6, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. 2, 3. submitted on June 6, 2010, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.