Columbus in Polk County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Dr. Columbus Mills
Photographed by Stanley and Terrie Howard, September 7, 2008
1. Dr. Columbus Mills Marker
Dr. Columbus Mills
Planter and Physician
"Father of Polk County"
After a ten-year effort to create a new county from parts of Henderson and Rutherford Counties, the North Carolina General Assembly passed legislation, thanks to Dr. Columbus Mills' efforts, that created Polk County on January 20, 1855. The County Seat, Columbus, was named in his honor.
Dr. Mills served in the North Carolina Senate from 1846-1857, and 18954-1857, and the Council of State in 1852 and 1858.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Science & Medicine • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical date for this entry is January 20, 1855.
Location. 35° 15.121′ N, 82° 11.896′ W. Marker is in Columbus, North Carolina, in Polk County. It is on W mills St. (State Highway 108). Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Columbus NC 28722, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in North Carolina’s Mountains. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Upper South, in Appalachia, and specifically in Southern Appalachia. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the original Cherokee Nation, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, one of the original Thirteen Colonies, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Preserve our Freedom (within shouting distance of this marker); Polk County Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Star Spangled Banner (within shouting distance of this marker); Battle of Round Mountain (within shouting distance of this marker); "Old Bill" Williams
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Photographed by Stanley and Terrie Howard, September 7, 2008
2. Dr. Columbus Mills Marker
Photographed by Stanley and Terrie Howard, September 7, 2008
3. Polk County Courthouse
Photographed by Stanley and Terrie Howard, January 22, 2008
4. Polk County Courthouse
Credits. This page was last revised on November 29, 2019. It was originally submitted on September 8, 2008, by Stanley and Terrie Howard of Greer, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,632 times since then and 55 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 8, 2008, by Stanley and Terrie Howard of Greer, South Carolina. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
