Columbus in Lowndes County, Mississippi — The American South (East South Central)
C.S.A. Arsenal
Photographed By Davis Darryl Hartness, August 23, 2007
1. C.S.A. Arsenal Marker
Here in 1862 Confederacy built huge arsenal employing over 1000 persons. Later one of buildings became original site of Union Academy, first free public school for Negroes in Columbus.Erected 1957 by Mississippi Historical Commission.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Education • Notable Places • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Mississippi State Historical Marker Program series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1862.
Location. 33° 29.229′ N, 88° 25.448′ W. Marker is in Columbus, Mississippi, in Lowndes County. Marker is on 9th Avenue South. Between 7th & 8th Street South on 9th Avenue South. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Columbus MS 39701, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Demonstration School (approx. 0.4 miles away); Church of the Annunciation (approx. half a mile away); Confederate Decoration Day (approx. half a mile away); Columbus Mississippi Blues (approx. half a mile
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Regarding C.S.A. Arsenal. During the American Civil War, Columbus was a hospital town. However, Columbus also had an arsenal that made gunpowder, hand guns and a few cannons.
Documents indicate that in late 1865 the Freedmen's Bureau opened an education center for freed slaves at what was known as the Wayside Hospital building. The warehouse-type structure on the south side had been used as a hospital during the Civil War. The Freedman's Bureau school, which precedes the establishment of Union Academy, was probably at the south side site as well. Union Academy was established in 1877 as a partner school to Franklin Academy.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 1, 2017. It was originally submitted on June 26, 2008, by Davis Darryl Hartness of Columbus, Mississippi. This page has been viewed 1,836 times since then and 50 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on June 26, 2008, by Davis Darryl Hartness of Columbus, Mississippi. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
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