Columbus in Muscogee County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)

Early Residences

Photographed By David Seibert, May 1, 2011

1. Early Residences Marker

Inscription. On this block stood the residences of families who contributed to the early development of the city. These included the house built prior to 1840 by William Waters Garrard, planter, adjacent to his cotton warehouses at the north end of the block; the home of Lemuel Tyler Downing, attorney, who transplanted the elm trees on Broad Street from his Connecticut home; and the home of Joseph L. Morton, partner in the firm of Barringer and Morton who built many of the early structures in Columbus. On the east side of Broad lived John Peabody, James Rankin, and John McGough.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1840.

Location. 32° 27.73′ N, 84° 59.613′ W. Marker is in Columbus, Georgia, in Muscogee County. Marker is on Broadway south of West 9th Street, on the right when traveling south. The marker stands against the wall of the Marriott Hotel, built around a restored 1861 cotton mill. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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. The Joseph House (within shouting distance of this marker); Lummus Cotton Gins (within shouting distance of this marker); Columbus’ First Theater (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Empire Mills

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(about 300 feet away); Garrett and Sons / Cargill-Wright Company (about 300 feet away); Columbus Iron Works (about 400 feet away); The Columbus Guards (about 500 feet away); Origin of Memorial Day (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Columbus.

Photographed By David Seibert, May 1, 2011

2. Early Residences Marker

The wall of the Marriott Hotel, built around an old mill, is in the background.

Photographed By David Seibert, May 1, 2011

3. Early Residences Marker

Looking north, with the Marriott Hotel on the left and the south-bound lane of Broadway on the right. An old millstone from the Empire Mills is in the foreground.

Photographed By David Seibert, May 1, 2011

4. Early Residences Marker

Looking south on Broadway

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on June 3, 2011, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 883 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 3, 2011, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.