Did you know that William H. Young, one of Columbus’ earliest industrialists is buried in Linwood? Mr. Young was born in New York and came to Columbus when he was 17 years old. He became one of the most successful business pioneers in Columbus. He was the city’s first successful textile entrepreneur. He worked several businesses until in 1851 he established the Eagle Manufacturing Company, realizing that Columbus was going to be a textile-manufacturing site because of its water power.
His mill created an effective hydro-system building wooden dams, and later a rock dam which spanned the entire river. The mill produced a wide variety of products that were bought by country stores. In 1860 the Eagle Mill absorbed the Howard Factory, which made it the second largest mill in Georgia.
Mr. Young was president of the Bank of Columbus, and was responsible for the Georgia Home Insurance COmpany which built the cast iron building on Broad Street. Materials were shipped from England to build it. The building was erected after the Civil War and later became the First National Bank. During the Civil War the Eagle Mill contributed to the Confederacy. Young ran the mill twenty-four hours a day and sold the goods at half price to the Confederacy and people in Columbus. They bought War bonds, contributed to the poor, and built the city’s first free school. Wilson’s raid on Columbus in on Easter Sunday in 1865 burned the mill. Although wartime depleted the funding of many companies, after the war Young re-organized the manufacturing business and called it the Eagle and Phenix Manufacturing Company. He traveled to England to acquire the most sophisticated equipment. By 1883 they were the largest mill in the south and had about 2,000 employees. William Young maintained a positive relationship with workers, had marketing skills and hired capable men to help him. (To learn more about Columbus Industrialists, contact the office for a tour .. 706-321-8285).
Thanks,
Deby Payne

You are invited to the Lummus Chapel for a Lunch and Lecture on Thursday, October 1st, at 12:00 noon. The Historic Linwood Foundation, along with the Historic Columbus Foundation, will host this special “Lunch and Lecture”. Our guest speaker is Mary Jane Galer, co-author of “Historic Linwood Cemetery”.

Mary Jane has been volunteering for Historic Linwood since the foundation began in 1997. Before her work with the foundation, Mary Jane was a Professional Librarian for 47 years. She also pursued a political career for many years to include being the first woman in Columbus to be elected to the Georgia House of Representatives. Mary Jane was the ninth woman to enter the 180 member House of Representatives and served six terms.

Mrs. Galer’s most recent work with the Foundation has been researching the early stone carvers who came to Columbus. She has implemented a “Stone Carvers Tour”, which she will be speaking about at the upcoming lunch and lecture. The information she will share with us on October 1st will serve as a prelude to the annual Fall Ramble that we have entitled “A Monumental Task”.

We would like to thank Historic Columbus for hosting the luncheon at the Lummus Chapel. They will provide drinks and dessert. Please contact Historic Columbus to RSVP at 706-322-0756. Parking for the event will be at chapel.

You are invited to the Lummus Chapel for a Lunch and Lecture on Thursday, October 1st, at 12:00 noon. The Historic Linwood Foundation, along with the Historic Columbus Foundation, will host this special “Lunch and Lecture”. Our guest speaker is Mary Jane Galer, co-author of “Historic Linwood Cemetery”.


Mary Jane has been volunteering for Historic Linwood since the foundation began in 1997. Before her work with the foundation, Mary Jane was a Professional Librarian for 47 years. She also pursued a political career for many years to include being the first woman in Columbus to be elected to the Georgia House of Representatives. Mary Jane was the ninth woman to enter the 180 member House of Representatives and served six terms.

Mrs. Galer’s most recent work with the Foundation has been researching the early stone carvers who came to Columbus. She has implemented a “Stone Carvers Tour”, which she will be speaking about at the upcoming lunch and lecture. The information she will share with us on October 1st will serve as a prelude to the annual Fall Ramble that we have entitled “A Monumental Task”.
We would like to thank Historic Columbus for hosting the luncheon at the Lummus Chapel. They will provide drinks and dessert.

Please contact Historic Columbus to RSVP at 706-322-0756.  Parking for the event will be at chapel.

The 2009 Fall Ramble is right around the corner. Mark your calendar for Thursday, October 8th, 2009. This year we are highlighting early stone carvers in Columbus. “A Monumental Task” will provide insights into the lives of four stonecarvers whose carvings are very prominent in Linwood Cemetery. The first tour will begin at 5:15 p.m. and tours will leave every 15 minutes with the last tour at 6:15 p.m. Our presenters will be dressed in period costume along with your tour guide. After your tour, stay and enjoy beverages and Bar-B-cue. Ramble tickets are on sale NOW, so stop by our office between the hours of 9am and 3pm Monday through Friday. Advance Ticket prices are $15.00 for members and $20.00 for non-members. Tickets purchased at the Gate will be $20.00 for members and $25.00 for non-members. We will have membership forms available at the gate for those of you who are not yet members of Historic Linwood Foundation.

Call Deby Payne or Jane Brady at 706-321-8285 for further information.

We look forward to seeing you at the Ramble!!

Deby Payne

Executive Director

The 2009 Fall Ramble is right around the corner. Mark your calendar for Thursday, October 8th, 2009. This year we are highlighting early stone carvers in Columbus. “A Monumental Task” will provide insights into the lives of four stonecarvers whose carvings are very prominent in Linwood Cemetery.

The first tour will begin at 5:15 p.m. and tours will leave every 15 minutes with the last tour at 6:15 p.m. Our presenters will be dressed in period costume along with your tour guide. After your tour, stay and enjoy beverages and Bar-B-cue.

Ramble tickets are on sale NOW, so stop by our office between the hours of 9am and 3pm Monday through Friday.

Advance Ticket prices are $15.00 for members and $20.00 for non-members. Tickets purchased at the Gate will be $20.00 for members and $25.00 for non-members. We will have membership forms available at the gate for those of you who are not yet members of Historic Linwood Foundation.

Call Deby Payne or Jane Brady at 706-321-8285 for further information.

We look forward to seeing you at the Ramble!!

Deby Payne

Executive Director

The landscaping at the 19th century restored chapel is being completed within the upcoming week. The project has been ongoing, under the careful direction of Board Vice-President, Pat Walters. The plan was created by an Historic Linwood Foundation member, Julia Lumpkin, and accepted by the Board in October 2008.

Ms. Lumpkin donated hollies and camellias, and contributions were made by other members to purchase junipers and orange tea olive plants. The planting and laying of the bricks are being contributed by Durty Works Co. in Columbus, GA. They have also given stone to complete a patio and walkway in the rear of the chapel. Bricks for the walkway were donated by Reaves Wrecking Co. in Columbus.

The Historic Linwood Board is grateful for all the dedication and care given by its members and friends. Without them, we would not be successful in our quest to make the cemetery a destination for people to visit whether they are local or out of town visitors.

The interested and dedicated persons who contribute to Linwood Cemetery continually strive to preserve this Historical destination in Columbus, GA.

The Annual Meeting is scheduled for Monday, May 4th. We will gather in the old section of the cemetery under the large oak tree. Board President, Scott Boyce will begin the meeting at 5:00 p.m.

Our Guest Speaker this year is John Page who will speak on “Grave Matters”. I hope to see all of you on Monday. In case of rain, we will meet at the chapel.

See you Monday,
Deby Payne
Executive Director