Morris is reached by a paved road, but Upper Morris Road runs through the heart of what passes for the “town” today. I always try to document and explore these dirt roads to get a real feel for the places I visit.
Morris Baptist Church was established in 1900 and this structure appears to be contemporary to that date. It is the last active landmark in the hamlet of Morris, southeast of Georgetown and Lake Walter F. George (Lake Eufaula), not far from the Alabama state line off US Highway 82.
I hope everyone has enjoyed all the photographs from Columbus. I will end the series with a few whimsical images of Halloween decorations I captured along the way.
Be safe out there.
The old main post office for Columbus is still used as the downtown branch. It has also housed the federal court house and numerous government offices. The classically influenced Renaissance Revival landmark was designed by local architect E. Oren Smith under government contract. The style is commonly found among public buildings constructed circa 1900-1930.
National Register of Historic Places
Southern Bell, the “phone company”, moved into this building from a smaller location in 1942. It is still owned by AT&T and is used primarily for storage.
This is another example of a modified shotgun house, in this case made fancy with Queen Anne elements.
Columbus Historic District, National Register of Historic Places
This Georgian Cottage has undoubtedly evolved since it was built just after the Civil War, with a port cochere and ornamental brick rails on the front porch.
Columbus Historic District, National Register of Historic Places
This memorial, located in the plaza park at Broadway and Dillingham Street, was dedicated at the National Convention of the United Spanish War Veterans in 1953. The bronze plaque features a bronze relief of the Hiker of ’98, and a quote by President McKinley: “You triumphed over obstacles which would have overcome men less brave and determined.”
Columbus Historic District, National Register of Historic Places
Though located in the heart of the historic district of Columbus, St. George’s Anglican dates to 1987. Its simple architecture, with Gothic influence, is well-suited to the district.
This is another fine example of the Greek Revival cottage style so popular in antebellum Columbus. Like its neighbor, in the previous post, it has been expanded over time and has had decorative elements added, but to no detrimental effect.
Columbus Historic District, National Register of Historic Places