Rankin House

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The Rankin House at 1440 Second Avenue was built for James Rankin, a planter and the owner of the Rankin Hotel and the Rankin Realty Company. The restored house, ca. 1850-70, is now a museum.

Courtesy of Historic Columbus Foundation

Rankin House

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