Columbus Iron Works
Established 1853, was operated by the Confederate government as Naval Iron Works making cannon, other war munitions, and two gun boats. This plant was credited with making the first breach loading cannon.
At south end of Dillingham Street bridge, two blocks west of this marker was built the world´s first ice factory operated by Columbus Mfg. Co. Ice machines made at the Columbus Iron Works were used in this plant.
GHM 106-13 Georgia Historical Commission 1954
Plaque courtesy Lat34North.com.
Original page, with additional info, here.
Photo credit: Byron Hooks of Lat34North.com.