Griffin, Columbus Historic District

A griffin statue at the entrance to the Columbus Historic District, in Georgia.

At least two entrances to the Columbus Historic District, including 4th Street at Broadway, have brick gateposts topped by sculptural griffin finials. I haven’t been able to locate anything about them, but they serve as very interesting boundary markers. Griffins are mythological creatures that are part lion, part eagle, and traditionally were seen as symbols of strength and wisdom, and guardians of treasure.

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  1. Rafe Semmes's avatarRafe Semmes

    What gorgeous gateposts! Someone with vision and money left treasures for all Columbus to enjoy for the ages. We are lucky they did.

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