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National Register of Historic Places listings in Muscogee County, Georgia facts for kids

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Have you ever wondered about the old buildings and places in your town? Many cities and counties have special spots that are important because of their history. In Muscogee County, Georgia, there are many such places! These historic buildings and areas are so special that they are listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP). This list helps protect them and reminds us of the amazing stories from the past.

What is the National Register of Historic Places?

The National Register of Historic Places is like a special club for important historical sites across the United States. When a building, a group of buildings (called a historic district), or even a whole area is added to this list, it means it has a unique story to tell about American history, architecture, archaeology, engineering, or culture. It helps people understand why these places matter and encourages their preservation for future generations.

Muscogee County's Historic Treasures

Muscogee County is full of history, from old homes to important industrial sites. Many of these places are in Columbus, Georgia, the county seat. They show us what life was like long ago and how the area grew.

Historic Homes and Buildings

Muscogee County has many beautiful old houses and buildings that tell tales of the past. These include:

  • The Adams Cotton Gin Building at 6601 Hamilton Road, listed in 1984. A cotton gin was a machine that separated cotton fibers from their seeds, a very important invention for the South.
  • The Bullard-Hart House at 1408 3rd Avenue, added in 1977. This house is a great example of older architecture.
  • The Thomas V. Butts House at 1214 3rd Avenue, listed in 1980.
  • Dinglewood, located at 1429 Dinglewood Street, is an amazing Italian Villa-style house built in 1859. It was listed in 1972.
  • The Goetchius-Wellborn House at 405 Broadway, added in 1969.
  • The Joseph House at 828 Broadway, also listed in 1969.
  • The Lion House at 1316 3rd Avenue, listed in 1972.
  • The McArdle House at 927 3rd Avenue, added in 1980.
  • The Mott House on Front Avenue, listed in 1974.
  • The Octagon House at 527 1st Avenue is a very unique building because of its eight-sided shape. It was listed in 1969 and is also a National Historic Landmark, meaning it's super important!
  • The Pemberton House at 11 7th Street, listed in 1971.
  • The Rankin House at 1440 2nd Avenue, added in 1972.
  • The Walker-Peters-Langdon House at 716 Broadway, listed in 1969.
  • The Wells-Bagley House at 22 6th Street, added in 1969.

Important Public and Commercial Buildings

Many buildings that served the community or were centers of business are also on the list:

  • The Broad Street Methodist Episcopal Church South at 1323-1325 Broadway, listed in 1980.
  • The Central of Georgia Railroad Terminal has two listings, one at 700 12th Street and another at 1200 6th Avenue, both added in 1980. These were important hubs for train travel.
  • The Church of the Holy Family at 320 12th Street, listed in 1980.
  • The City Fire Department building at 1338 and 1340 Broadway, added in 1980.
  • The First National Bank at 1048 Broadway, listed in 1974.
  • The First Presbyterian Church at 1100 1st Avenue, added in 1980.
  • The Kress building at 1117 Broadway, listed in 1980. Kress was a popular "five and dime" store.
  • The Ledger-Enquirer Building at 17 W. 12th Street, added in 1980. This was home to a major local newspaper.
  • The Liberty Theater at 821 8th Avenue, listed in 1984, was an important place for entertainment.
  • The Springer Opera House at 105 10th Street, added in 1970, is another National Historic Landmark. It's a beautiful old theater where many famous performers have appeared.
  • The Trinity Episcopal Church at 1130 1st Avenue, listed in 1980.
  • The U.S. Post Office and Courthouse at 120 12th Street, added in 1980.
  • The Y.M.C.A. building at 124 11th Street, listed in 1980, was a center for community activities.

Industrial and Military History

Muscogee County also has sites that highlight its industrial past:

  • The C.S.S. MUSCOGEE AND CHATTAHOOCHEE (gunboats) site at 4th Street West of U.S. 27, listed in 1970. These were important ships during the Civil War.
  • The Columbus Ironworks at 901 Front Avenue, added in 1969. This was a major factory that made iron products.
  • The Columbus Stockade at 622 10th Street, listed in 1980.
  • The Columbus Historic Riverfront Industrial District is a large area along the Columbus River that was once a busy center for factories and businesses. It was listed in 1978 and is a National Historic Landmark.

Historic Districts

Some areas are listed as "historic districts" because they contain many important buildings that together tell a story:

  • The Bibb City Historic District is roughly bounded by the Chattahoochee River, Woodland Circle, 2nd Avenue, and 35th Street. It was listed in 2010.
  • The Columbus Historic District is a large area roughly bounded by 9th and 4th Streets, 4th Avenue, and the Chattahoochee River. It was first listed in 1969 and had its boundaries expanded in 1988.
  • The Dinglewood Historic District is bounded by 13th and 16th Avenues, 13th Street, and Wynnton Road. It was added in 2001.
  • The High Uptown Historic District is roughly bounded by 2nd and 3rd Avenues between Railroad and 13th Streets. It was listed in 2004.
  • The Rankin Square area, bounded by Broadway, 1st Avenue, 10th and 11th Streets, was listed in 1977.
  • The Waverly Terrace area, roughly bounded by Hamilton Road, Peabody Avenue, 27th and 30th Streets, was listed in 1983.
  • The Weracoba-St. Elmo Historic District is roughly bounded by 13th and Virginia Streets, 13th, 15th, 16th and Cherokee Avenues, and Talbotton Road. It was added in 1994.
  • The Wynn's Hill-Overlook-Oak Circle Historic District and the Wynnton Village Historic District are also important areas that show how the community developed over time.

Former Listings

Sometimes, a property might be removed from the National Register of Historic Places. This can happen if a building is changed too much, or if it is unfortunately torn down. In Muscogee County, some buildings that were once listed have been removed, often because they were part of larger historic districts that were later created.

These historic places are like windows into the past, helping us learn about the people, events, and ways of life that shaped Muscogee County and beyond. Visiting them can be a fun way to connect with history!

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  • Adamscottongin0001

    Adams Cotton Gin Building

  • Building @ 1007 Broadway

    Building at 1007 Broadway

  • Building @ 1009 Broadway

    Building at 1009 Broadway

  • 1400 3rd Avenue

    Building at 1400 Third Avenue

  • Bullard-Hart House

    Bullard-Hart House

  • Bush-Phillips Hardware Co.

    Bush-Philips Hardware Co.

  • Thomas V. Butts House

    Thomas V. Butts House

  • CSS Chattahoochee

    CSS Chattahoochee, one of the gunboats listed

  • W. C. Bradley Company, Front Avenue, Columbus (Muscogee County, Georgia)

    Carter and Bradley, Cotton Factors and Warehouseman

  • Greater Columbus Georgia Chamber of Commerce

    Central of Georgia Railroad Terminal

  • Church of the holy family

    Church of the Holy Family

  • Columbus Former Fire Department

    City Fire Department

  • Detailed view of the south lawn of the Swift House, facing north. - High Uptown Neighborhood, Second Avenue from 1523 to 1645, Columbus, Muscogee County, GA HABS GA,108-COLM,42-23

    Columbus Historic District

  • Muscogee Manufacturing Company, Front Avenue and Fourteenth Street, Columbus, Muscogee County, GA HAER GA,108-COLM,2-1

    Columbus Historic Riverfront Industrial District

  • Columbus Iron Works, Front Avenue between Eighth & Tenth Streets, Columbus (Muscogee County, Georgia)

    Columbus Ironworks

  • Columbus Manufacturing Company, Thirty-second Street & First Avenue, Columbus (Muscogee County, Georgia)

    Columbus Manufacturing Company

  • Springer-Bize-Coffee House, 930 Fifth Avenue, Columbus (Muscogee County, Georgia)

    William H. Denson House

  • Dinglewood, 1429 Dinglewood Drive, Columbus (Muscogee County, Georgia)

    Dinglewood

  • 1617Summit Drive

    Robert E. Dismukes Sr. House

  • Bank of Columbus, 1048 Broadway, Columbus (Muscogee County, Georgia)

    First National Bank

  • ColumbusGa524

    First Presbyterian Church

  • Fortsonhouse0001

    Fortson House

  • Goetchius-Wellborn House

    Goetchius-Wellborn House

  • Hilton house (in 1897), Columbus, GA, US

    Hilton

  • Hofflin & Greentree Building

    Hofflin & Greentree Building

  • John Paul Illges House

    John Paul Illges House

  • Joseph House

    Joseph House

  • Kress - just the shell remains

    Kress

  • Ledger-Enquirer Building b

    Ledger-Enquirer Building

  • Lion House

    Lion House

  • Sol Loeb Warehouse, 900 Front Avenue, Columbus (Muscogee County, Georgia)

    Sol Loeb Building-Garrett-Joy Building

  • McArdle House

    McArdle House

  • Griffin-Mott House, Mott Street & Front Avenue, Columbus (Muscogee County, Georgia)

    Mott House

  • May's Folly, 527 First Avenue (Columbus,Georgia)

    Octagon House

  • Old City Cemetery

    Old City Cemetery

  • Pemberton House 2014

    Pemberton House

  • Rankin House, 1440 Second Avenue, Columbus (Muscogee County, Georgia)

    Rankin House

  • SecondaryIndustrialSchoolColumbusGAFrontStraightOn

    Secondary Industrial School

  • Springer Opera House - Interior (Columbus, Georgia)

    Springer Opera House

  • St. Christopher's Normal & Industrial Parish School, 900 Fifth Avenue, Columbus (Muscogee County, Georgia)

    St. Christoper's Normal and Industrial Parish School

  • St. Elmo, 2810 Saint Elmo Drive, Columbus (Muscogee County, Georgia)

    St. Elmo

  • Swift Mansion, Columbus (Muscogee County, Georgia)

    Swift-Kyle House

  • Triangle Building, 1333 Warren Avenue & 1300 Broadway, Columbus (Muscogee County, Georgia)

    Triangle Building

  • Trinity-Episcopal

    Trinity Episcopal Church

  • Columbus, Georgia Post Office

    U.S. Post Office and Courthouse

  • Walker-Peters Langdon House (704 Broadway)

    Walker-Peters-Langdon House

  • St. Elmo Shopping Center Weracoba-St. Elmo Historic District

    Weracoba-St. Elmo Historic District

  • Wynnton Arts Academy 2 2014

    Wynnton Academy

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