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

The Joseph House

Circa 1842

Photographed by David Seibert, August 25, 2009

1. The Joseph House Marker

Inscription. This historic house is an early example of cottage style Greek Revival. Descendants of Isaac Joseph occupied this house for over one hundred years. Because of her interest in and dedication to historic preservation, Mrs. Gertrude Joseph Wood gave this excellent architectural example to the Historic Columbus Foundation, thereby preserving it for future generations. This site was placed on the National Register of Historic Sites and Places in 1969.

Erected by Historic Columbus Foundation Inc.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1969.

Location. 32° 27.727′ N, 84° 59.583′ W. Marker is in Columbus, Georgia, in Muscogee County. It is on Broadway 0.1 miles north of 8th Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 828 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: Early Residences (within shouting distance of this marker); Columbus’ First Theater / Early Theaters (within shouting distance of this marker); Lummus Cotton Gins (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Columbus Guards (about 400 feet away); Home of the Huff Sisters

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(about 400 feet away); Garrett and Sons / Cargill-Wright Company (about 400 feet away); Empire Mills (about 500 feet away); Columbus Iron Works (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Columbus.

Photographed by David Seibert, August 25, 2009

2. The Joseph House Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on September 22, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 1,770 times since then and 43 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.