General Benning's House Location
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General Henry Benning was on his way back from Appomattox Courthouse when the house that stood here was burned by Union General James Wilson. Later, General Benning's name was placed on the new Federal Military Base established in Columbus in 1918.
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Gardiner, Richard and Stephanie Devine. "General Benning's House Location." Clio: Your Guide to History. May 20, 2019. Accessed March 8, 2025. https://theclio.com/entry/66124