Columbus in Hickman County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)

Iron Banks

Photographed By Craig Swain, March 17, 2009

1. Iron Banks Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

So named by early French explorers. Columbus was proposed as the nation's capitol after the War of 1812. The area was fortified by the Confederate army during the War Between the States.

Erected by Kentucky Department of Highways. (Marker Number 60.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Exploration • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Kentucky Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1812.

Location. 36° 45.468′ N, 89° 6.268′ W. Marker is in Columbus, Kentucky, in Hickman County. Marker is at the intersection of Hoover Parkway (State Highway 80/123) and State Highway 58, in the median on Hoover Parkway. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Columbus KY 42032, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Columbus (here, next to this marker); Columbus - A Town Transformed (approx. 0.6 miles away); A River View of History (approx. 0.6 miles away); Earthquakes Along the Mississippi (approx. 0.6 miles away); The Battle at Belmont, Missouri

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(approx. 0.6 miles away); The History of Columbus, Kentucky (approx. 0.6 miles away); African Americans at Columbus during the Civil War (approx. 0.6 miles away); Fourth United States Colored Heavy Artillery (approx. 0.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Columbus.

Markers in the Center of Columbus image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Swain, March 17, 2009

2. Markers in the Center of Columbus

The Iron Banks image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Swain, March 17, 2009

3. The Iron Banks

Looking from across the Mississippi at the Iron Banks of Columbus.

Credits. This page was last revised on October 30, 2020. It was originally submitted on April 30, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,418 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 30, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.