Columbus in Muscogee County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Eagle & Phenix Mills
Erected 1955 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 106-18.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Georgia Historical Society series list. A significant historical month for this entry is April 1853.
Location. 32° 28.201′ N, 84° 59.686′ W. Marker is in Columbus, Georgia, in Muscogee County. Marker is on Front Avenue, 0 miles north of West 12th Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1251 Front 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. The Ledger-Enquirer Newspapers (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Mathews D. Swift Park (about 700 feet away); Civil War Women’s Riot (about 700 feet away); First Black Public School (approx. 0.2 miles away); Kirven's Department Store (approx. 0.2 miles away); J.S. Pemberton & the Confederacy/The Formula (approx. 0.2 miles away); City of Columbus (approx. 0.2 miles away); George Parker Swift I (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Columbus.
Regarding Eagle & Phenix Mills. The Eagle & Phenix Mills, along with all the other fabric mills in the Columbus area, have closed. The buildings have been converted to condominiums.
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