Columbus in Muscogee County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Pemberton Cottage
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, December 23, 2017
1. Pemberton Cottage Marker
Side 1
From 1855 to 1860 Dr. John S. Pemberton, originator of the formula for Coca-Cola, lived in this house with his family. Dr. Pemberton and his wife Ann Eliza Clifford Lewis had one son, Charles. As a druggist in Columbus, he originated several medicines before he moved to Atlanta in 1869. Dr. Pemberton died in 1888 and is buried in Linwood Cemetery. In 1972, Historic Columbus and the Coca-Cola Company partnered to save and restore the home. Originally located at 1017 3rd Avenue, the house and an outbuilding were moved to this site. The home served as a house museum until 2013.
Photos
Top left: Dr. Pemberton and his family
Top right: In 1972, Historic Columbus took the house down to its original studs in order to restore its original shape.
Side 2
The Victorian details and a half-story added by a later owner of the home were removed when the home was moved to this site.
Erected 2015 by Historic Columbus Foundation, Inc. and the Historic Chattahoochee Commission.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Notable Buildings • Science & Medicine. A significant historical year for this entry is 1855.
Location. 32° 27.547′ N, 84° 59.557′ W. Marker is in Columbus, Georgia, in Muscogee County. Marker is on 7th Street west
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Pemberton House (here, next to this marker); Sarah Turner Butler Heritage Corner (within shouting distance of this marker); 700 Broadway (within shouting distance of this marker); Woodruff Farm House and Log Cabin (within shouting distance of this marker); Dr. Pemberton’s Country Home (within shouting distance of this marker); Walker – Peters – Langdon House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Col. W. L. Salisbury (about 300 feet away); Origin of Memorial Day (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Columbus.
Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. Link to former marker located at same location.
Also see . . .
1. Wikipedia article on John Pemberton. (Submitted on February 5, 2017, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.)
2. Wikipedia article on the Pemberton House (Cottage). (Submitted on February 5, 2017, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.)
Photographed By Mark Hilton, February 4, 2017
2. Pemberton Cottage Marker (Side 1)
Photographed By Mark Hilton, February 4, 2017
3. Pemberton Cottage Marker (Side 2)
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, December 23, 2017
4. Pemberton Cottage Marker photo of 1972 restoration
Photographed By Mark Hilton, February 4, 2017
5. Pemberton Cottage and marker.
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, December 23, 2017
6. Pemberton Cottage Marker photo of Dr. Pemberton and his family
Photographed By Mark Hilton, February 4, 2017
7. View of marker looking east on 7th Street.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 24, 2017. It was originally submitted on February 5, 2017, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 791 times since then and 42 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on December 24, 2017, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. 2, 3. submitted on February 5, 2017, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. 4. submitted on December 24, 2017, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. 5. submitted on February 5, 2017, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. 6. submitted on December 24, 2017, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. 7. submitted on February 5, 2017, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.
