Columbus in Muscogee County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Last Land Battle in War of 1861-65
Photographed by David Seibert, May 1, 2011
1. Last Land Battle in War of 1861-1865 Marker
The last important land battle of the War Between the States was fought here April 16, 1865, resulting in the capture of Columbus by Federal forces.
The engagement began directly west of Columbus in Alabama and ended on the Georgia side of the Chattahoochee. The defending line of entrenchments (in Alabama) was more than a mile in length.
Artillery mounted on high hills was used in the action. Both cavalry and infantry engaged in the battle.
Erected 1953 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 106-1.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Georgia Historical Society series list. A significant historical date for this entry is April 16, 1865.
Location. 32° 28.35′ N, 84° 59.25′ W. Marker is in Columbus, Georgia, in Muscogee County. It is at the intersection of Veterans Parkway (U.S. 27) and 14th Street, on the right when traveling south on Veterans Parkway. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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: Tyler Home (a few steps from this marker); Bullard-Hart-Sampson House (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); High Uptown Historic District / Garrett-Bullock-Delay House
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Photographed by David Seibert, May 1, 2011
2. Last Land Battle in War of 1861-1865 Marker
Photographed by David Seibert, May 1, 2011
3. Last Land Battle in War of 1861-65 Marker
Looking north on Veterans Parkway
Photographed by David Seibert, May 1, 2011
4. Last Land Battle in War of 1861-65 Marker
Looking south on Veterans Parkway toward downtown Columbus
Credits. This page was last revised on February 22, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 2, 2011, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 1,407 times since then and 62 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 2, 2011, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
