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

Sarah Turner Butler Heritage Corner

Photographed by James L.Whitman, March 2, 2022

1. Sarah Turner Butler Heritage Corner Marker

Inscription. Founded in 1966, Historic Columbus Foundation celebrated its 40th anniversary by honoring Mrs. Clarence (Sarah Turner) Butler. Through the vision and determination of this former HCF president and chairman, a total of nine historic structures, all contiguous and bordering on either Seventh Street or Broadway, were rehabilitated. Her leadership fostered the vibrant preservation movement in Columbus, Georgia.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Charity & Public Work. A significant historical year for this entry is 1966.

Location. 32° 27.548′ N, 84° 59.585′ W. Marker is in Columbus, Georgia, in Muscogee County. It is at the intersection of Broadway and West 7th Street, on the right when traveling north on Broadway. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 700 Broadway, Columbus GA 31901, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Georgia’s Piedmont.

It is also in the American South

and specifically in the Deep South.

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 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: 700 Broadway (a few steps from this marker); Woodruff Farm House and Log Cabin (within shouting distance of this marker); Pemberton Cottage (within shouting distance of this marker); The Pemberton House (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

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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.

Another marker is no longer nearby. John Stith Pemberton (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing).

Photographed by James L.Whitman, March 2, 2022

2. Sarah Turner Butler Heritage Corner Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on March 4, 2022. It was originally submitted on March 4, 2022, by James L.Whitman of Eufaula, Alabama. This page has been viewed 285 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 4, 2022, by James L.Whitman of Eufaula, Alabama. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.