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Source:  Columbus County Bicentennial Monument, Whiteville. Photo courtesy of Steve "Rusty" Rust

  • Monument Name

    Columbus County Bicentennial Monument, Whiteville

  • Type

    Marker

  • Subjects

    Local History

  • City

    Whiteville

  • County

    Columbus

  • Description

    This black marble monument stands on a low rectangular pedestal. The main body of the monument is circular near its base but tapers off to a point at the monument's top. Its inscription commemorates Columbus County's bicentennial anniversary.

  • Inscription

    COLUMBUS / BICENTENNIAL / CELEBRATING 200 YEARS 1808-2008 / PRESENTED BY / COLUMBUS COUNTY BICENTENNIAL COMMITTEE / NOVEMBER 22, 2008

  • Custodian

    Columbus County

  • Dedication Date

    November 22, 2008

  • Decade

    2000s

  • Geographic Coordinates

    34.338870 , -78.703550 View in Geobrowsemap pin

  • Supporting Sources

      "Bicentennial year celebrated in Whiteville," WECT (accessed June 12, 2014) Link

      Folder 0296: Whiteville: Columbus County Courthouse: Scan 1, in the North Carolina County Photographic Collection #P0001, North Carolina Collection Photographic Archives, The Wilson Library, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Link

      Hotz, Amy. "Columbus County Celebrates 200 Years," Star News, Nov 19, 2008, starnewsonline.com, (accessed June 12, 2021) Link

      North Carolina Legislature. "House Bill 1883 - Columbus County Bicentennial Funds" (accessed June 12, 2014) Link

  • Public Site

    Yes

  • Materials & Techniques

    Marble

  • Sponsors

    Columbus County Bicentennial Committee

  • Monument Dedication and Unveiling

    On Saturday, November 22, 2008, the celebration included a parade down Main Street, living history encampments and artillery demonstrations by colonial, Revolutionary War and Civil War re-enactors. Visitors fully appreciated 18th and 19th century games for the kids such as Blind Man’s Bluff, American Indian dancers and artisans, African-American history displays and vintage tractors and classic cars.

  • Location

    The monument is located outside the north entrance of the Columbus County courthouse in Whiteville, NC. It stands on the courthouse lot near the intersection of US-701 and Courthouse Circle. The Columbus County Korea and Vietnam War Memorial is at its right. Memorial to James B. White, for whom Whiteville was named, stands on the opposite entrance to the courthouse building.

  • Landscape

    The monument stands in a grass area between Courthouse Circle and the courthouse building.

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