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The Columbus Ironworks (also known as the Columbus Georgia Convention & Trade Center) was built in 1853. It was listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places in 1969. [1] During the Civil War, the industrial plant produced weapons for the Confederate army. These weapons included cannons, pistols, rifles, and swords.
Founded in 1953, the Columbus Museum (accredited by the American Alliance of Museums) contains artifacts of regional history and works of American art. It mounts displays from its permanent collection, as well as temporary exhibitions. It is the largest art and history museum in Georgia.
1829 - Baptist Church established. [4] 1830 - Population: 1,152. 1834 - Columbus Factory (textiles) in business. [5] 1836 - Columbus becomes "center of military operations" against the Creek during the Creek War of 1836, fought nearby. [1] 1840 - Wynnton School built (approximate date). [1] 1846 - Fire. 1847 - Columbus Board of Trade founded. 1850
The Atlanta History Center purchased the streetlamp for $10. [47] Augusta. Augusta Confederate Monument. Commissioned by the Ladies Memorial Association in 1875, erected in 1878. [48] Life-size statues of Confederate Generals Robert E. Lee, Stonewall Jackson, T.R.R. Cobb and W.H.T. Walker surround the base of this monument.
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL)— The Columbus Convention and Trade Center is rolling out an inaugural event in two weeks, where kids can try their hand at saving the day. Hero for a Day is modeled after ...
The Columbus Civic Center is home to the Columbus Lions indoor football team and the Columbus River Dragons professional ice hockey team. [10] The Civic Center also hosts some Auburn Tigers collegiate ice hockey games when the Columbus Ice Rink next door is unavailable. Several other sports teams have also used the arena in the past.
One of the loveliest of these is “Raspberry,” a portrait of a waif-like young woman that is owned by the Columbus Museum of Art. Marie Laurencin's "Raspberry" oil on canvas painting.
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – With a powerful mission to set a new foundation for women today, the Women Who Lead Symposium, held on Saturday, honored and celebrated women across Georgia for their ...