Columbus Ironworks, Industrial heritage building in Columbus, United States

Columbus Ironworks is an industrial building on Front Avenue beside the Chattahoochee River that retains original architectural features from its manufacturing era. The structure displays metal frameworks and machinery that date from its operational years.

The Columbus Ironworks was built in 1853 and listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places in 1969. During the Civil War the plant produced weapons for the Confederate army, including cannons, pistols, rifles and swords. It now serves as an event center.

The ironworks now operates as the Columbus Georgia Convention & Trade Center, hosting local high school dances and dinners, the three-day Christmas in the South sale, NerdaCon and concerts. Between events, visitors can look at artifacts and factoids displayed from its years as a factory.

The complex sits on Front Avenue and is easily accessible on foot, with views toward the river. The spaces are sometimes in use for private events, so checking ahead helps you plan your visit properly.

The event center displays artifacts and factoids from its factory days, and its calendar includes NerdaCon, a local fan convention, alongside Christmas in the South, a three-day Christmas sale, and concerts.