Born in Columbia County, Georgia, on April 2, 1814, Henry L. Benning attended Franklin College prior to practicing law in Columbus. As a local attorney and state Supreme Court Judge, Benning played an active role in Georgia’s secession in 1861. . . . — — Map (db m57107) HM
Born in Columbia County, GA, c. 1794. The son of Abraham and Ann (Waller) Marshall. Followed his father as pastor of this church, which he served until his death. He was educated as the University of Georgia. Notable positions include clerk, . . . — — Map (db m88576) HM
On State Highway 28 at Old Charleston Road (Local Road 38), on the left when traveling south on State Highway 28.
About four miles southeast is the site of the American Revolutionary Battle of Long Cane. On December 12, 1780, Lieutenant Colonel Isaac Allen and a British force of 400-500 men defeated Colonel Elijah Clarke and 100 Americans, an advanced . . . — — Map (db m241074) HM
Near Scotts Ferry Road (U.S. 221) just north of Apple Lane, on the right when traveling north.
Dedicated in the honor of a gentleman, who was a true friend to all children of Columbia County; a youth league organizer, coach, sportsman, and community leader. Mr. Morris had vision for the establishment of this park and through his leadership . . . — — Map (db m246026) HM
On Cobbham Road (State Road 150) near Happy Valley Lane, on the left when traveling east.
"Happy Valley", homesite and burial place of Basil Neal, Revolutionary soldier, lies one-half mile off this highway in the direction the arrow points.
Basil Neal or O'Neal, was born in Maryland in 1758. When he was 17 years old his family . . . — — Map (db m27058) HM
On Savannah River Scenic Byway (State Highway 28) at Barksdale Ferry Road (County Route S-33-61), on the left when traveling west on Savannah River Scenic Byway.
Badwell
Three miles west is the site of "Badwell," home of James Louis Petigru (1789-1863), leader of opposition to secession in South Carolina, outstanding Charleston lawyer, and S.C. Attorney General. He studied at Willington Academy under . . . — — Map (db m11456) HM
On State Highway 81 at Morrah Bridge Road (County Route 39), on the left when traveling north on State Highway 81.
Cherry Hill
Three miles southwest is "Cherry Hill," site of the home of George McDuffie (1790-1851), orator of nullification, member of the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate, Major General of the State Militia, and Governor of . . . — — Map (db m11461) HM
On SC Highway 81, on the right when traveling north.
The community of Willington is significant as a reminder of the role of the railroad in community development in rural South Carolina at the close of the nineteenth century and beginning of the twentieth century. During this period Willington was . . . — — Map (db m11458) HM
Two miles southwest is the site of the famous classical academy which was established in 1804 by Rev. Moses Waddel, D.D., one of the greatest educators of his day. Here from 1804-1819 he taught hundreds of ambitious boys of great potentiality who . . . — — Map (db m9373) HM
Near Richland Avenue east of Memorial Drive, on the left when traveling east.
Thomas W. Cobb was a United States
Representative and Senator from Georgia.
Born in Columbia County, Georgia, he pursued
preparatory studies, and studied law. He
was admitted to the bar and practiced in
Lexington, Georgia. He moved to . . . — — Map (db m267722) HM
On Appling Harlem Road (US 221,State Road 47) near Shucraft Road, on the left when traveling north.
Columbia County, named for Christopher Columbus, was created by Act of Dec. 10, 1790 from Richmond County. Originally, it contained parts of McDuffie and Warren Counties. Settled by Quakers before the Revolution, it has been the home of many . . . — — Map (db m27049) HM
On Railroad Street at Machen Street, on the left when traveling south on Railroad Street.
This church was constituted December 15, 1810, the second oldest in Jasper County, with David Montgomery (Revolutionary War soldier), William Green, and Green Bailey as presbytery. David Montgomery was pastor from 1810 to 1828. Timothy Landrum . . . — — Map (db m20191) HM
In commemoration
Capt. David Bushnell
Patriot of the Revolutionary War
Born 1740 Connecticut
Died 1826 Georgia
Creator of America's first
wartime submarine “The Turtle”
David Bushnell studied naval tactics at Yale 1771-1775. . . . — — Map (db m227213) HM WM
On 15th Street (Bridge) near Greene Street, on the right when traveling north.
Until the Enterprise Mill was built Augustans were not sure that the 1875 enlargement of the canal had worked to attract industry.
The 1848 granite block building at the canal end of this complex is a former flour mill and the only . . . — — Map (db m36308) HM
On Northwest Falling Creek Road (County Road 131) 0.9 miles north of US Highway 41 (State Road 100), on the right when traveling north.
Falling Creek Falls Park is a cooperative venture between the Suwannee River Water Management District (SRWMD) and the Columbia County Board of County Commissioners. The SRWMD acquired the land through the Preservation 2000 land acquisition program . . . — — Map (db m126089) HM
Near Capitol Avenue Southwest south of M.L.K. Junior Drive Southeast, on the left when traveling north.
Expelled Because of Color” is dedicated to the memory of the 33 Black state legislators who were elected, yet expelled from the Georgia House because of their color in 1868.
The cinder block forms at the base of the sculpture symbolize the . . . — — Map (db m130191) HM
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* Inflectional forms of words are their plurals, singulars, and possessives as well as gramatical tenses and similar variations.
