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(April 2010) First Methodist Church: Circa 1860. This church is the oldest congregation in Columbus. The Civil War interrupted completion of the building. During this period portions of the tin roof were removed to be used to make canteens for Confederate soldiers. The building was used as a hospital for the sick and wounded soldiers from the Battle of Shiloh and as a place for the manufacturing of ammunition |
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(April 2010) Enlarge Cotton Plantation Mural - This historic oil on canvas mural is located in the old downtown post office in Columbus. It is an original painting of a Mississippi cotton plantation. Title: 'Out Of The Soil'. Artist: Beulah Bettersworth. Year: 1940 |
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(April 2010) Enlarge Gilmer Hotel Building: For decades, the Gilmer Hotel was one of the central spots for the wealthy white power brokers in Columbus. It was a four-story hotel, made from bricks dug by hand by slaves in 1860. During the Civil War it was used as a hospital for sick and injured soldiers |
(April 2010) Enlarge Postcard: Gilmer Hotel lobby |
