Columbus in Muscogee County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Industrial District
Photographed By Mark Hilton, February 4, 2017
1. Industrial District Marker
In the south, the best surviving concentration of nineteenth century hydro-mechanical and electrical engineering systems relating to grist and textile mills is located along this river. In 1978, the U.S. Department of the Interior declared the Historic Riverfront Industrial District, made up of the following industries, a national historic landmark: Columbus Iron Works (1853), Eagle & Phenix (1851) and Muscogee (1868) Mills, City Mills (1828), and Bibb Mill (1899).Erected 1983.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1828.
Location. 32° 27.45′ N, 84° 59.713′ W. Marker is in Columbus, Georgia, in Muscogee County. Marker can be reached from Front Avenue north of West 6th Avenue. Located between the railroad tracks and the Chattahoochee Riverwalk (below). Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 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. Mass - Produced Ice Machines (here, next to this marker); Soft Drinks (a few steps from this marker); Early Industrial Center (a few steps from this marker); Fort Benning (a few steps from this marker); Carson McCullers (1917 - 1967) (within shouting distance of this marker); Nunnally Johnson (1897-1977) (within shouting distance of this marker); Augusta Jane Evans (1835-1909)
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Also see . . .
1. A Brief History of Eagle & Phenix 1851 through 2005. (Submitted on February 21, 2017, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.)
2. Georgia Encyclopedia article on the Bibb Mill. (Submitted on February 21, 2017, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.)
Photographed By Mark Hilton, February 4, 2017
2. Marker, far left, near gazebo, next to the Chattahoochee River.
Photographed By Mark Hilton, February 4, 2017
3. Industrial District Marker and stone.
Photographed By Mark Hilton, February 4, 2017
4. Columbus Historic Riverfront Industrial District plaque.
Plaque located at West 9th Street & Front Avenue
Photographed By Mark Hilton, February 4, 2017
5. Former location of Columbus Iron Works
Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2020. It was originally submitted on February 21, 2017, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 409 times since then and 93 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on February 21, 2017, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.
