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Octagon House

Octagon House is a historic place in Columbus, Muscogee County, Georgia, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on July 29, 1969, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 69000049.

Columbus, Muscogee County, GeorgiaListed July 29, 1969NRIS #69000049★ National Historic Landmark
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About this place

What is Octagon House?

The Octagon House, also known as May's Folly, is a historic octagon house at 527 1st Avenue in Columbus, Georgia. Built about 1830 and enlarged in 1863, it is claimed by the local historical society to be the nation's only known example of a double-octagon house. It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1973.

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The record

Listing details

Name
Octagon House
City
Columbus
County
Muscogee County
State
Georgia
Listed on the National Register
July 29, 1969
NRIS reference number
69000049
Resource type
building
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
32.45597, -84.99354
When was Octagon House listed on the National Register?

Octagon House was added to the National Register of Historic Places on July 29, 1969.

Where is Octagon House located?

Octagon House is located in Columbus, Muscogee County, Georgia at approximately 32.45597, -84.99354. See the map above.

Is Octagon House a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Octagon House is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.

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