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

Richard Christmas

c. 1763–1848

Photographed By David Seibert, April 17, 2004

1. Richard Christmas Marker

Inscription. A veteran of the North Carolina militia in the American Revolution, Christmas is buried here with his wife, Mary Roberson, his son, Nathaniel G. Christmas, and other descendants.

Living then in Green County, Ga., he drew a land lot nearby in present Harris County in the land lottery of 1827. He acquired property and moved here before 1835. His home was to the northeast on County Line Road.

A marker honoring his military service was placed on his grave by the Button Gwinnett Chapter, D.A.R. with special ceremonies in February 1929.

Erected 1987 by Historic Chattachooche Commission and the Historic Columbus Foundation.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical month for this entry is February 1929.

Location. 32° 34.476′ N, 84° 49.064′ W. Marker is near Columbus, Georgia, in Muscogee County. Marker is on Freedom Trail, 0 miles south of County Line Road, on the right when traveling south. Marker is in private cemetery in a subdivision on Freedom Trail, just south of County Line Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Midland GA 31820, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 9 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. “Blind Tom” (approx. 2.8 miles away); The Wire Road (approx.

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4 miles away); Kingsboro & Cataula (approx. 6.3 miles away); Samuel Cooper (approx. 6.7 miles away); Liberty Hill Baptist Church (approx. 6.8 miles away); Fortson House/The Fortson Community (approx. 7.3 miles away); Fortson General Store (approx. 7.3 miles away); Lucy Laney Elementary School (approx. 8½ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Columbus.

Photographed By David Seibert, August 24, 2009

2. Richard Christmas Marker

The small private graveyard is in the background

Richard Christmas' Grave image. Click for full size.

Photographed By David Seibert, August 24, 2009

3. Richard Christmas' Grave

SAR Marker at Richard Christmas' Grave image. Click for full size.

Photographed By David Seibert, August 24, 2009

4. SAR Marker at Richard Christmas' Grave

This photo shows a small Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) marker at Richard Christmas' grave. The marker is probably in error as the Button Gwinnett Chapter is associated with the SAR.

Mary Roberson Christmas' Grave image. Click for full size.

Photographed By David Seibert, August 24, 2009

5. Mary Roberson Christmas' Grave

Mary Roberson Christmas (1768-1846) was Richard Christmas' wife

Credits. This page was last revised on May 13, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 5, 2008, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 1,675 times since then and 50 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on August 5, 2008, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on September 5, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.