Columbus in Muscogee County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Birthplace of Robert Winship Woodruff
December 6, 1889
Photographed By David Seibert, April 1991
1. Birthplace of Robert Winship Woodruff Marker
Son of Ernest and Emily Winship Woodruff. Honored citizen, noted industrialist and philanthropist, a Georgian of universal friendships and acclaim. Through his vision and leadership the product “Coca-Cola” became the world’s refreshment.
Erected by Historic Columbus Foundation, Inc.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1414.
Location. 32° 28.385′ N, 84° 59.416′ W. Marker is in Columbus, Georgia, in Muscogee County. Marker is on Second Avenue (Georgia Route 85) 0 miles north of 14th Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1414 Second Avenue, Columbus GA 31901, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Ernest Woodruff / Robert Winship Woodruff (a few steps from this marker); High Uptown Historic District / Garrett-Bullock-Delay House (within shouting distance of this marker); The Rankin House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Philip Thomas Schley (about 400 feet away); Haiman's Sword Factory (about 400 feet away); Bullard-Hart-Sampson House
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Regarding Birthplace of Robert Winship Woodruff. Woodruff was president of Coca-Cola from 1923 to 1955, and was the single person responsible for the growth of the brand and company. Woodruff was the outstanding philanthropist in Atlanta's history, donating hundreds of millions of dollars in his own name and through family foundations to Atlanta and Emory University.
Also see . . . Robert Winship Woodruff. New Georgia Encyclopedia website entry (Submitted on April 13, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia.)
Photographed By David Seibert, April 1991
2. Birthplace of Robert Winship Woodruff Marker
Photographed By David Seibert, April 30, 2011
3. Birthplace of Robert Winship Woodruff Marker
Photographed By David Seibert, April 30, 2011
4. Birthplace of Robert Winship Woodruff Marker
Looking north on Second Avenue
Credits. This page was last revised on October 7, 2021. It was originally submitted on April 10, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 1,879 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 10, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. 3, 4. submitted on June 28, 2011, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Christopher Busta-Peck was the editor who published this page.
