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

The Columbus Guards

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Photographed by David Seibert, May 1, 2011

1. The Columbus Guards Marker

Inscription. Site of the last armory of the Columbus Guards, a noted military company chartered by the Georgia Legislature in 1843 and organized in 1835. They served voluntarily in the Indian War, 1836; the War with Mexico, 1846; the War Between the States, the Spanish War, on the Mexican Border in 1916-17, and the first World War after which they became inactive. The Columbus Guards furnished the largest number of volunteers of any of the 21 companies from Muscogee County in the States War. Serving in 31 battles the Company surrendered at Appomattox April 9, 1865, with but 2 officers and 11 men.

Erected 1955 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 106-16.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: War, Mexican-American • War, Spanish-American • War, US Civil • Wars, US Indian. In addition, it is included in the Georgia Historical Society series list. A significant historical date for this entry is April 9, 1915.

Location. 32° 27.777′ N, 84° 59.543′ W. Marker is in Columbus, Georgia, in Muscogee County. It is on 9th Street 0 miles west of First Avenue, on the right when traveling west. 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

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of this marker: Home of the Huff Sisters (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Joseph House (about 400 feet away); Early Residences (about 500 feet away); Lummus Cotton Gins (about 500 feet away); Garrett and Sons / Cargill-Wright Company (about 500 feet away); Columbus’ First Theater / Early Theaters (about 500 feet away); Columbus Symphony Orchestra (about 600 feet away); Fit for Man and Beast (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Columbus.

Photographed by David Seibert, May 1, 2011

2. The Columbus Guards Marker

Photographed by David Seibert, May 1, 2011

3. The Columbus Guards Marker

Looking west on 9th Street toward the Chattahoochee River

Photographed by David Seibert, May 1, 2011

4. The Columbus Guards Marker

The marker at the rear of the new River Center for the Performing Arts

Credits. This page was last revised on June 7, 2018. It was originally submitted on June 29, 2011, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 1,665 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 29, 2011, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.