Columbus in Muscogee County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Confederate Siege Gun
National Civil War Naval Museum
Mounted by Camp Benning, U.C.V.
Aug. 1898.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Sons of Confederate Veterans/United Confederate Veterans series list. A significant historical month for this entry is August 1898.
Location. 32° 26.844′ N, 84° 58.794′ W. Marker is in Columbus, Georgia, in Muscogee County. This marker is on the Grounds of the Port Columbus Civil War Naval Center. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1002 Victory Drive, Columbus GA 31901, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Moses Dallas: Confederate Naval Pilot/American Slave (here, next to this marker); Historic Riverdale Cemetery (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Jewish Section of Riverdale Cemetery (about 700 feet away); Circus Train Wreck Memorial (approx. ¼ mile away); Memorial Stadium (approx. 0.4 miles away); Oglethorpe Meets the Indians at Coweta (approx. 0.7 miles away); Fourth Street Baptist Church (approx. ¾ mile away); Mildred L. Terry Branch Library (approx. 0.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Columbus.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2018. It was originally submitted on December 15, 2012, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 552 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on December 15, 2012, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.