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World's First Black Combat Aviator

In World War I, Bullard earned the Croix de Guerre, France´s highest military medal, as an infantryman at the Battle of Verdun. He later flew some 20 missions as a French combat pilot. In the...

In World War I, Bullard earned the Croix de Guerre, France´s highest military medal, as an infantryman at the Battle of Verdun. He later flew some 20 missions as a French combat pilot. In...

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Eugene J. Bullard - 1895-1961 (Side 1)

Bullard grew up in a small shotgun style house near this site. His father, William, was a laborer for the W. C. Bradley Company. Eugene completed the fifth grade at the 28th Street School. Shaken...

Bullard grew up in a small shotgun style house near this site. His father, William, was a laborer for the W. C. Bradley Company. Eugene completed the fifth grade at the 28th Street School....

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Cargill-Wright Company (Side 1)

Built in 1902, the Cargill-Wright Company, candy manufacturers and syrup refiners, were the first occupants of this building. The building was also home to Penick and Ford, and the...

Built in 1902, the Cargill-Wright Company, candy manufacturers and syrup refiners, were the first occupants of this building. The building was also home to Penick and Ford, and the...

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Sarah Turner Butler Heritage Corner

Founded in 1966, Historic Columbus Foundation celebrated its 47th anniversary by honoring Mrs. Clarence (Sarah Turner) Butler. Through the vision and determination of this former HCF president and...

Founded in 1966, Historic Columbus Foundation celebrated its 47th anniversary by honoring Mrs. Clarence (Sarah Turner) Butler. Through the vision and determination of this former HCF president...

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The Elms

SIDE 1: The Elms In 1844, Lambert Spencer built a simple Greek Revival home detailed with Doric columns and acanthus leaves. In 1868, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Bowers enlarged and beautified the home....

SIDE 1: The Elms In 1844, Lambert Spencer built a simple Greek Revival home detailed with Doric columns and acanthus leaves. In 1868, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Bowers enlarged and beautified the home....

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Temple Israel

SIDE 1: Temple Israel In 1854 twenty Columbus families banded together to form congregation B´Nai Israel, later known as Temple Israel, one of the first Jewish congregations in Georgia. For almost...

SIDE 1: Temple Israel In 1854 twenty Columbus families banded together to form congregation B´Nai Israel, later known as Temple Israel, one of the first Jewish congregations in Georgia. For almost...

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Holsey Chapel Christian Methodist Episcopal Church

SIDE 1: In 1884, a group of black citizens banded together to organize a church. They appealed to the Commissioners of Columbus, Georgia, and obtained a lot on Eighth Street. The first church was...

SIDE 1: In 1884, a group of black citizens banded together to organize a church. They appealed to the Commissioners of Columbus, Georgia, and obtained a lot on Eighth Street. The first church was...

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Doctors and Nurses (Side 2)

The service of midwives in early years was vital to the health of Columbus colored patients. The Columbus Colored Medical Association was responsible for the building and maintenance of the...

The service of midwives in early years was vital to the health of Columbus colored patients. The Columbus Colored Medical Association was responsible for the building and maintenance of the...

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Colored Department of The City Hospital (Side 1)

The first City Hospital, c. 1841, was located on the South Commons. Called the Pest House, its clients were charity patients. The second City Hospital, c. 1894, was built across from Linwood...

The first City Hospital, c. 1841, was located on the South Commons. Called the Pest House, its clients were charity patients. The second City Hospital, c. 1894, was built across from...

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Wynnton School Library

Erected in 1843 As Wynnton Academy, the present WYNNTON SCHOOL LIBRARY Is the oldest such building In continuous use as a school facility In the State of Georgia. This historic Site was placed on...

Erected in 1843 As Wynnton Academy, the present WYNNTON SCHOOL LIBRARY Is the oldest such building In continuous use as a school facility In the State of Georgia. This historic Site was placed...

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Woodruff Farm House and Log Cabin

The 1840´s Woodruff Farm House was originally located eight miles east of Columbus on land adjoining the old road to Macon, Georgia. The dwelling was enlarged and used as a summer residence by the...

The 1840´s Woodruff Farm House was originally located eight miles east of Columbus on land adjoining the old road to Macon, Georgia. The dwelling was enlarged and used as a summer residence by the...

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William H. Spencer High School

On this site, on November 29, 1930, the first local high school for colored students opened. The school was the result of a grant from the Rosenwald Foundation and was named in honor of William...

On this site, on November 29, 1930, the first local high school for colored students opened. The school was the result of a grant from the Rosenwald Foundation and was named in honor of William...

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Bullard-Hart-Sampson House

Built in 1887 by Dr. William L. Bullard, Columbus physician and pioneer ear, eye, nose and throat specialist, this house is a splendid example of Second Empire Victorian architecture. It was...

Built in 1887 by Dr. William L. Bullard, Columbus physician and pioneer ear, eye, nose and throat specialist, this house is a splendid example of Second Empire Victorian architecture. It...

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William Bartram Trail Traced 1773-1777

WIALL BARTRAM TRAIL TRACED 1773-1777 Willian Bartram crossed the Chattahoochee (Chata Uche) River January 5, 1778 to Chehaw and Usseta now Columbus. ERECTED BY Magnolia District of the Garden Club...

WIALL BARTRAM TRAIL TRACED 1773-1777 Willian Bartram crossed the Chattahoochee (Chata Uche) River January 5, 1778 to Chehaw and Usseta now Columbus. ERECTED BY Magnolia District of the Garden Club...

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Walker-Peters- Langdon House

Moveable, prefabricated houses similar to this Federal Cottage were available for purchase by settlers participating in the Land Lot Sale of 1828. Original owner, Colonel Virgil Walker of Harris...

Moveable, prefabricated houses similar to this Federal Cottage were available for purchase by settlers participating in the Land Lot Sale of 1828. Original owner, Colonel Virgil Walker of Harris...

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Trinity Episcopal Church (Side 2)

(Continued from other side) The nave seats five hundred. Stained glass memorial windows and marble floors enhance the dignified reverence of the setting. Two large brass chandeliers, originally...

(Continued from other side) The nave seats five hundred. Stained glass memorial windows and marble floors enhance the dignified reverence of the setting. Two large brass chandeliers,...

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Trinity Episcopal Church (Side 1)

The cornerstone of Trinity Episcopal Church was laid in 1890. The present church replaced the congregation´s first building which stood across the street at 1140 First Avenue. Since its foundation...

The cornerstone of Trinity Episcopal Church was laid in 1890. The present church replaced the congregation´s first building which stood across the street at 1140 First Avenue. Since its foundation...

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The Spencer House

William Henry Spencer, Negro Educator, lived in this Neo-classical home from 1912-1925, during the time he was Supervisor of the Colored Schools in Muscogee County. This house is dedicated to his...

William Henry Spencer, Negro Educator, lived in this Neo-classical home from 1912-1925, during the time he was Supervisor of the Colored Schools in Muscogee County. This house is dedicated to...

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The Rankin House

SIDE 1: The Rankin House James A. Rankin came to Columbus from Yrshire, Scotland and in 1839 married Agnes Affleck. Mr. Rankin was a planter and owner of the Rankin Hotel and Rankin Realty Co....

SIDE 1: The Rankin House James A. Rankin came to Columbus from Yrshire, Scotland and in 1839 married Agnes Affleck. Mr. Rankin was a planter and owner of the Rankin Hotel and Rankin Realty Co....

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The Pemberton House

Dr. John Styth Pemberton, originator of the formula for Coca-Cola, lived in this regional cottage from 1855-1860, during which time he was a practicing pharmacist in Columbus. This house is...

Dr. John Styth Pemberton, originator of the formula for Coca-Cola, lived in this regional cottage from 1855-1860, during which time he was a practicing pharmacist in Columbus. This house...

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