Columbus in Muscogee County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Tyler Home
Photographed By David Seibert, May 1, 2011
1. Tyler Home Marker
Where in March 1866, the Ladies Aid Society organized the first Memorial Association honoring Confederate heroes. “One day” each year is theirs. (Reverse side):
Ladies Memorial Association
Organized March 12, 1865.
Officers Elected
Mrs. Robert Carter President
Mrs. Robert A. Ware 1st, Vice President
Mrs. J. M. McAllister 2nd Vice President
Mrs. M.A. Patten Treasurer
Mr. Charles J. Williams Secretary
Erected 1936 by Works Progress Administration, United Daughters of the Confederacy, and the Ladies Memorial Association.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the United Daughters of the Confederacy, and the Works Progress Administration (WPA) projects series lists. A significant historical month for this entry is March 1866.
Location. 32° 28.355′ N, 84° 59.263′ W. Marker is in Columbus, Georgia, in Muscogee County. Marker is at the intersection of Veterans Boulevard (U.S. 27) and 14th Street, on the
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Last Land Battle in War of 1861-65 (a few steps from this marker); Bullard-Hart-Sampson House (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); High Uptown Historic District / Garrett-Bullock-Delay House (about 800 feet away); Birthplace of Robert Winship Woodruff (approx. 0.2 miles away); Ernest Woodruff / Robert Winship Woodruff (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Rankin House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Winona Cargile Alexander: A Founder of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated (approx. 0.2 miles away); Martin J. Crawford (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Columbus.
Photographed By David Seibert, May 1, 2011
2. Tyler Home Marker -- Reverse Side
Photographed By David Seibert, May 1, 2011
3. Tyler Home Marker
Looking south on Veterans Boulevard toward downtown Columbus
Photographed By David Seibert, May 1, 2011
4. Tyler Home Marker
Photographed By David Seibert, May 1, 2011
5. Tyler Home Marker -- Reverse Side
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on May 3, 2011, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 561 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on May 3, 2011, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
