Columbus in Muscogee County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Mathews D. Swift Park
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, November 7, 2022
1. Mathews D. Swift Park Marker
This park is named in honor of Mathews D. "Mat" Swift who served as President of W.C. Bradley Co. Real Estate for 31 years, retiring in 2017. He was one of the primary visionaries and leaders of the transformation of the declining center city into today's Uptown Columbus, a vibrant and revitalized riverfront district featuring attractions, businesses and residential spaces for area residents to live, work and play.
Mat Swift's vision for Columbus has always demonstrated his deep commitment to the quality of life for all its citizens. His unwavering integrity earned him the respect and admiration of the community and his well-deserved recognition as a true Servant Leader.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical year for this entry is 2017.
Location. 32° 28.308′ N, 84° 59.683′ W. Marker is in Columbus, Georgia, in Muscogee County. It is on Front Avenue south of 14th Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2301 Front Ave, 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: Freedom Day (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); J.S. Pemberton & the Confederacy / The Formula (about 300 feet away);
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Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, November 7, 2022
2. Mathews D. Swift Park Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on March 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 12, 2023, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 319 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 12, 2023, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
