A shaft of white marble erected in 1879 by the Ladies Memorial Association is dedicated to the Columbus soldiers who fought in the War Between the States. It differs from most monuments of the period in that it is topped with a simple Grecian urn rather that the usual statuary. Originally it had a fence with a turnstile around it to keep the cattle out. The park area surrounding it, known as Salisbury Park, was named for Major William Salisbury whose home formerly faced the park.

The monument holds special significance because the last major land battle of the War Between the States took place in Columbus. Union soldiers led by General James Wilson managed crossing the Chattahoochee River by bridge into Columbus. General Wilson was only 28 years old and was often referred to as “the boy wonder.” After arriving in Columbus, Union troops were ordered to burn any industry that could contribute to the war effort. In actuality, Lee had surrendered to Grant two weeks prior, but the news had not yet reached this far south.

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"Darius at the front desk was amazing, so polite and helpful on recommending local restaurants etc."

SAR 536 total

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1 Jul - 2 Jul

"We absolutely loved our stay! The apartment was both beautiful and cozy—perfect for our family. The decor was stylish and welcoming, and the little touches, like USB phone chargers, made a big difference. Everything was thoughtfully arranged, and we felt right at home."

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"This property has a great location, close to base, very clean, and owner has great communication with customer. Great place to stay if visiting the Columbus area!"

"Great location, very relaxing property with pool and communal areas to chill out in. "

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25 Jun - 26 Jun

"Our stay was fine. Location was good for getting around. We enjoyed the museums very much especially since husband and brother love history, Georgia was beautiful."

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Hampton Inn Columbus / South - Fort Benning

5/5 Excellent

"Close to Fort Benning (3min away!)"

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Days Inn by Wyndham Columbus-North Fort Moore

5/5 Excellent

"This hotel is not the Ritz, but it is neat, clean and the employees are always nice and helpful. My only complaint is there is no longer coffee pots in the rooms and the continental breakfast has been downgraded. Beyond that I would absolutely recommend the place, I’ll be back again."

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