TYLER HOME – LADIES AID SOCIETY - COLUMBUS, GEORGIA
N 32° 28.355 W 084° 59.263
16S E 689106 N 3594603
This stone monument was erected in 1936 as a Works Progress Administration project which honors the formation of the “Ladies Aid Society” in March 1866 as the “first memorial association honoring Confederate heroes”.
Waymark Code: WM4H23
Location: Georgia, United States
Date Posted: 08/24/2008
Views: 27
The Monument’s Plaques read as follows:
Side One:
TYLER HOME – LADIES AID SOCIETY
Where in March 1866, the Ladies Aid Society organized the first memorial association honoring Confederate heroes. “One Day” each year is theirs.
W.P.A. – 1936 – U.D.C.
Side Two:
LADIES MEMORIAL ASSOCIATION
Organized March 12, 1865
Officers Elected
Mrs. Robert Carter – President
Mrs. Robert A. Ware p 1st, Vice President
Mrs. J. M. McAllister – 2nd Vice President
Mrs. M.A. Patten – Treasurer
Mr. Charles J. Williams – Secretary
W.P.A. – 1936 – L.M.A.
The Tyler home no longer exists at this location. The area has gone commercial and this lot is currently occupied by the offices of the Columbus Water Works. The cause for the confusion between the date of 1865 and 1866 between the two plaques is unclear. Since the war was still on going in March of 1865, it would appear that an error was made on the date on side two and never corrected. It is also apparent that the United Daughters of the Confederacy played a part in the erection of this monument since their initials are listed along with those of the W.P.A.
Project type: Marker/Memorial
Location: The Intersection of 14th Street and Veteran's Parkway
City: Columbus, Georgia
Condition: Good upkeep with a little wear and tear
Date built or created: Not listed
Website for additional information: Not listed
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