Columbus in Muscogee County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Dr. Pemberton’s Country Home
Photographed by David Seibert, August 25, 2009
1. Dr. Pemberton’s Country Home Marker
This house served as the residence of Dr. Pemberton between 1860-1869. Dr. Pemberton enjoys international prestige as the originator of the formula for Coco-Cola. He moved into this house from the white frame cottage located at 11 Seventh Street. Originally located in the country, four miles north of Columbus, this structure was moved to this site in 1977 to afford it the protection of the Nationally Registered Columbus Historic District.
Erected 1980 by Historic Chattahoochee Commission and the Historic Columbus Foundation.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1977.
Location. 32° 27.576′ N, 84° 59.584′ W. Marker is in Columbus, Georgia, in Muscogee County. It is on Broadway 0 miles north of 7th Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 712 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: Woodruff Farm House and Log Cabin (a few steps from this marker); Walker – Peters – Langdon House (within shouting distance of this marker); Col. W. L. Salisbury (within shouting distance of this marker); Origin of Memorial Day (within shouting distance
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Another marker is no longer nearby. John Stith Pemberton (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing).
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. To better understand the relationship, study each marker in the order shown.
Also see . . . John Stith Pemberton 1831-1888. New Georgia Encyclopedia website entry (Submitted on September 23, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia.)
Photographed by David Seibert, August 25, 2009
2. Dr. Pemberton’s Country Home and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on November 13, 2021. It was originally submitted on September 22, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 2,110 times since then and 55 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 22, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
