Historical Marker

Columbus Symphony Orchestra

Columbus · Muscogee County · Erected 2015

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The Story

Founded in 1855 by German-born conductor Herman Saroni, drawn by the city's cultural reputation, this is regarded as one of Georgia's oldest orchestras. It went dark during the Civil War and both World Wars but always reorganized.

About this site

Columbus Symphony Orchestra is a historical marker in Columbus, Muscogee County, erected in 2015. It is one of 92 historical markers documented in Muscogee County, among 248 historic sites cataloged across the county on Georgia Roam.

The site sits at 32.4644, -84.9930 near Columbus. The nearest cataloged historic site is First National Bank (historic place), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include Building at 1007 Broadway, Building at 1009 Broadway, and Frank Brothers.

This record is drawn from Georgia historical-marker records. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.

📍 32.4644, -84.9930 · Columbus, Muscogee County

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