Sixth Avenue Passenger Station Historical Marker

Located at Sixth Ave between 12th and 13th Streets, Columbus, Ga.

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SIXTH AVENUE PASSENGER STATION

The Central of Georgia Railroad's Station, designed by Bruce and Morgan of Atlanta, GA, was erected in 1901. Featuring massive granite arches, it served as the transportation hub of the city for over 70 years. Threatened with demolition in 1984 this landmark, on the Easstern perimeter of the Original City, was saved through the leadership of the Historic Columbus Foundation and the generosity of the Southern Railway System and the Consolidated Government of Columbus and its citizens. The property was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980.

ERECTED BY THE HISTORIC CHATTAHOOCHEE COMMISSION

AND THE HISTORIC COLUMBUS FOUNDATION 1985

 

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