Morris Road Drive-In
854 Morris Road,
Columbus,
GA
31906
854 Morris Road,
Columbus,
GA
31906
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The Morris Road Drive-In was parking 300 cars when it opened March 28, 1952 with Randolph Scott in “The Nevadan”. It was owned by Martin Theatres. It was closed in 1955.
Morris Road ran south of Columbus near Fort Benning Army Base, making it popular with the G.I.’s if they get a lift to the movies.
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Now it turns out that they say there was a Pritchett’s Fish Camp just right down the street from Bobby’s Bar! This is some amazing history coming out, I would never have thought it:
“I know Morris Rd. runs from Buena VIsta Rd to Forest Rd and curves by the tracks where there was a Pritchetts. I believe I remember the Morris Rd. Drive-in being where the old junk yard is now between BVR and the curve.” -Gene Alexander
I would never have thought it, and, again, so little (or nothing) has been written down anywhere about all this… the Drive-In Theater or there being another Pritchett’s Fish Camp right there. I do remember the Abstract Bar, right across the tracks where Merry Acres Industrial Park begins, also. Any more Morris Road memories, anyone? Fascinating.
Sure could use an address or crossroad, more info or photos.
The Morris Road Drive In did not survive the tornado of
April 1953. The drive in was demolished as were several homes
in the Chattahoochee Valley. The decision was made not to rebuild
as attendance wasn’t as steady as at the Rexview, Victory, Edgewood,
Columbus and Phenix Drive Ins.
No 300 cars in 1956, then, eh?
854 Morris Rd, Columbus, GA 31906
The above address will map accurately to the location of the drive-in, which is currently occupied by Stewart Wood Craft.
Here is a 1968 aerial photo of the remains of the drive-in, courtesy of Earth Explorer and USGS.
The drive-in was already long gone when the 1968 image was captured, but the faded parking ramps are still visible on the east side of Morris Road where the drive-in used to be.
The Motion picture almanac of 1956 must have been AWFUL slow in removing Drive-ins if this one was gone in 1953.Just printing the Facts in the Almanac,I live on the other side of the State.
Above address is incorrect. According to topo maps, this drive-in was further north across from Boxwood Park. Approx. address would be where the lot is at 900 Morris Road.
Just returned here after a long spell, great to see more information on Morris Road, and “Newby”.
This and the Victory drive-In opened on March 28th, 1952 and closed in 1955. Grand opening ad in the photo section.