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Shot, Stabbed, Hanged and More on the Public Square

By Mike Watson

A unique walking tour of the Public Square in Columbia will highlight a few of the many incidents that have occurred on--and off--the Town Square, illustrating its rich history. Just as the title states, there will be incidents of our varied past illustrated, some in graphic detail.

The tour will be led by Mike Watson and Dave Thomas--fresh off the Lanterns & Tombstones Tours and Silent City Tours. The group will form at the Annex steps, corner of the Square and Greensburg Street, and proceed around the Square at 7pmCT, on the evening of Friday, October 24, 2025.

This is an educational, historical walk back into the wild years of early Columbia, the Civil War, and more. It is not intended for small children, as it can be a bit gory.

For more information: Mike Watson, Adair Genealogy & History Research Center, 270-380-1024; adairgenealogy@gmail.com.

Come on out!




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Watson and Thomas lead annual history walk



2025-10-27 - Downtown Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com.
Mike Watson, front left, and Dave Thomas led the 'Shot, Stabbed, Hanged and More' history walk around the Public Square Friday evening with a huge crowd of followers. The educational walk takes folks back into the wild years of early Columbia, the Civil War, and more. The unique walking tour highlights a few of the many incidents that have occurred on -- and off -- the Town Square, illustrating its rich history. Just as the title states, there were incidents of our varied past illustrated, some in graphic detail.

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A good night for history on the Public Square



2025-10-27 - Downtown Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com.
Dave and Tina Thomas, front right, were among the crowd of folks attending the history walk around the Public Square Friday evening.

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