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

Walker – Peters – Langdon House

Photographed by David Seibert, August 25, 2009

1. Walker – Peters – Langdon House Marker

Inscription. Moveable, prefabricated houses similar to this Federal Cottage were available for purchase by settlers participating in the Land Lot Sale of 1828. Original owner, Colonel Virgil Walker of Harris County, transferred the lot and “all improvements” to Mrs. Dicey Peters, mother of Mrs. William Langdon. Six generations of the Langdon Family subsequently owned the house, traditionally known as the oldest in Columbus. The Historic Columbus Foundation acquired the property in 1966.

Erected 1980 by Historic Chattahoochee Commission and the Historic Columbus Foundation.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1828.

Location. 32° 27.592′ N, 84° 59.584′ W. Marker is in Columbus, Georgia, in Muscogee County. It is on Broadway 0 miles 7th Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 716 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: Origin of Memorial Day (a few steps from this marker); Col. W. L. Salisbury (a few steps from this marker); Dr. Pemberton’s Country Home (within shouting distance of this marker); Woodruff Farm House and Log Cabin

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(within shouting distance of this marker); 700 Broadway (within shouting distance of this marker); Sarah Turner Butler Heritage Corner (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Pemberton Cottage (about 300 feet away); The Pemberton House (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).

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Photographed by David Seibert, August 25, 2009

2. Walker – Peters – Langdon House

Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2020. It was originally submitted on September 23, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 1,929 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 23, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.