Built 1853 Opened 1853 Added to NRHP 29 July 1969 | NRHP Reference # 69000046 Area 4,452 m² | |
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Location 901 Front Ave., Columbus, Georgia Similar Columbus Historic Riverfront, Columbus Historic District, Church of the Holy Family, Chattahoochee RiverWalk, National Civil War Naval Mu | ||
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. 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 held there include many local high schools host dances or dinners, Christmas in the South (a 3 day Christmas sale), and NerdaCon. In addition to hosting events, the center displays artifacts and factoids from its days as a factory.
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