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

Soft Drinks

Photographed By Mark Hilton, February 4, 2017

1. Soft Drinks Marker

Inscription.
Several of the world's most popular
soft drinks originated in Columbus.
John S. Pemberton, who in 1859
operated a pharmacy on Broadway,
developed "French Wine Coca," the
popular drink which was later
marketed as "Coca-Cola." Claud A. Hatcher,
also a pharmacist, developed the
formula for "Chero-Cola" and organized
the Chero-Cola Company in 1912, his
firm introduced "Nehi" drinks in 1924
and "Royal Crown Cola" in 1934.

Erected 1983.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1859.

Location. 32° 27.446′ N, 84° 59.715′ W. Marker is in Columbus, Georgia, in Muscogee County. Marker can be reached from Front Avenue north of West 6th Street. 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); Early Industrial Center (here, next to this marker); Fort Benning (here, next to this marker); Industrial District (a few steps from this marker); Carson McCullers (1917 - 1967)

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Nunnally Johnson (1897-1977) (within shouting distance of this marker); Augusta Jane Evans (1835-1909) (within shouting distance of this marker); Prize-Winning Newspapers (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Columbus.

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Also see . . .
1. Georgia Encyclopedia article on John Stith Pemberton and Coca-Cola. (Submitted on February 21, 2017, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.)
2. Wikipedia article on Nehi. (Submitted on February 21, 2017, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.)

Soft Drinks Marker on right foreground. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mark Hilton, February 4, 2017

2. Soft Drinks Marker on right foreground.

Soft Drinks Marker and stone. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mark Hilton, February 4, 2017

3. Soft Drinks Marker and stone.

Marker noting original location of beginnings of Nehi. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mark Hilton, February 4, 2017

4. Marker noting original location of beginnings of Nehi.

Marker located on West 10th Street, east of Front Avenue.

John S. Pemberton (left) & Claud A. Hatcher image. Click for full size.

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5. John S. Pemberton (left) & Claud A. Hatcher

Credits. This page was last revised on February 21, 2017. It was originally submitted on February 21, 2017, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 466 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on February 21, 2017, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.