Columbus Ironworks

Columbus Ironworks
Columbus Ironworks
Columbus Ironworks is located in Georgia
Columbus Ironworks
Location within Georgia
Columbus Ironworks is located in the United States
Columbus Ironworks
Location within the United States
Location901 Front Avenue, Columbus, Georgia
Coordinates32°27′47″N 84°59′43″W / 32.46306°N 84.99528°W / 32.46306; -84.99528
Built1853
Websitehttp://www.conventiontradecenter.com/
NRHP reference No.69000046[1]
Added to NRHPJuly 29, 1969

The Columbus Ironworks (also known as the Columbus Georgia Convention & Trade Center) was built in 1853. It was listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places in 1969.[1] During the Civil War, the industrial plant produced weapons for the Confederate army. These weapons included cannons, pistols, rifles, and swords.

Today, it is used as an event center. Recurring events include local high school dances or dinners, Christmas in the South (a three-day Christmas sale), NerdaCon and concerts.[2] In addition to hosting events, the center displays artifacts and factoids from its days as a factory.

References

  1. 1 2 "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
  2. ↑ "Awesome News For Everyone!". NerdaCon.org. Archived from the original on December 28, 2015. Retrieved March 14, 2016.
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