Columbus in Lowndes County, Mississippi — The American South (East South Central)

Walter "Red" Barber

Photographed By Davis Darryl Hartness, February 23, 2008

1. Walter "Red" Barber Marker

Inscription. A native of Columbus, Walter Lanier "Red" Barber (1908-1992) as a boy lived on North 4th Avenue. He began a storied career in radio broadcasting in 1934 after receiving a job offer from the Cincinnati Reds. Barber was the voice of the Cincinnati Reds(1934-1938), Brooklyn Dodgers(1939-1953), and New York Yankees(1954-1966). He covered thirteen World Series and Jackie Robinson's first Major League game. Barber was inducted into the Radio Hall of Fame in 1995.

Erected 2007 by Mississippi Department of Archives and History.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports. In addition, it is included in the Mississippi State Historical Marker Program series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1934.

Location. 33° 29.945′ N, 88° 25.44′ W. Marker is in Columbus, Mississippi, in Lowndes County. Marker is at the intersection of Military Road and Fourth Avenue North, in the median on Military Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Columbus MS 39705, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Sims-Brown House (within shouting distance of this marker); James T. Harrison Home (within shouting distance of this marker); Snowdoun (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); S.D. Lee Home

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(about 700 feet away); Joshua Lawrence Meador (about 700 feet away); First Baptist Church of Columbus (approx. 0.2 miles away); First Christian Church (approx. ¼ mile away); Missionary Union Baptist Church (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Columbus.

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Photographed By Davis Darryl Hartness, July 2, 2008

2. Walter "Red" Barber Intersection

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on June 29, 2008, by Davis Darryl Hartness of Columbus, Mississippi. This page has been viewed 1,623 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on June 29, 2008, by Davis Darryl Hartness of Columbus, Mississippi. 2. submitted on July 2, 2008, by Davis Darryl Hartness of Columbus, Mississippi. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.