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

Leonard Spring

Columbus’ Original Source of Water

Photographed by David Seibert, April 17, 2004

1. Leonard Spring Marker

Inscription. In 1839 citizens first called for the development of a water works system. On this site is located the original source of water for drinking and general household use for Columbus. Beginning in 1844, Leonard Spring, with a discharge of 200,000 gallons a day, provided water to the City through a series of wooden pipes. Water was piped to Broad Street by way of Randolph Street, now known as 12th Street. In the 1880's city water was obtained from Lee County, Alabama. The present water plant on River Road was built in 1916. Since 1844, an ample supply of water has been one of Columbus' greatest assets and a vital fuel for its growth.

Erected 1989 by Historic Chattahoochee Commission and the Columbus Water Works.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Bridges & Viaducts • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1839.

Location. 32° 29.15′ N, 84° 57.762′ W. Marker is in Columbus, Georgia, in Muscogee County. It is on Country Club Road 0 miles east of Cherokee Avenue, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2001 Country Club Road, Columbus GA 31906, 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 one mile of this

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marker, measured as the crow flies: “Wildwood” (approx. 0.2 miles away); St. Elmo (approx. 0.3 miles away); He Helped Bring And Keep Fort Benning (approx. 0.7 miles away); Carson McCullers (approx. 0.8 miles away); Eugene J. Bullard, 1895-1961 / World’s First Black Combat Aviator (approx. 0.9 miles away); Secondary Industrial School (approx. 0.9 miles away); The Cedars (approx. 0.9 miles away); Wynnton School Library (approx. 1.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Columbus.

Another marker is no longer nearby. 1918 Diamond Jubilee 1993 Camp Benning / Fort Benning (was approx. one mile away but has been confirmed missing).

May 21, 2016

2. Leonard Spring Marker

May 21, 2016

3. Leonard Spring Marker

The marker is in the center in this view, on the front lawn of the private residence at 2001 Country Club Road.

A current view of the Leonard Spring image. Click for full size.

May 21, 2016

4. A current view of the Leonard Spring

The current owner is kind enough to show the actual spring to interested visitors.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2020. It was originally submitted on September 16, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 1,760 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on September 16, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 21, 2016, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.