TSYS announced its plans to memorialize the Mott House, which was destroyed by fire in September of 2014. The company unveiled renderings of what the site will look like along with an expected timeline of when the work will be complete. 

“We look to create a positive out of the tragedy that occurred when the historic Mott House burned last year,” said M. Troy Woods, chairman, president and chief executive officer, TSYS. “At the time of the fire we were in the middle of a comprehensive renovation project that would have preserved the Mott House legacy for years to come. And our mission now is no different. We plan to highlight the history of the site, and its importance to our local community, by memorializing it in such a way that anyone interested will be able to visit and enjoy.” 

The Calhoun-Griffin-Mott House was built in 1841, and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It served as the headquarters of the Union General James H. Wilson during the last land battle of the Civil War (Battle of Columbus, 1865). TSYS first became involved with the Mott House in 1998 as part of its Riverfront Campus project, and began a massive renovation project in 2013 to preserve the building and utilize it as a client conferencing center and boardroom. 

“We have worked closely with TSYS through the years from when they first became involved with the Mott House, as they were looking to preserve and use it going forward,” said Elizabeth Barker, executive director of Historic Columbus. “We are so pleased with their plans for the site following last year’s tragic fire and thrilled that residents and visitors will have this opportunity to learn more about the property and its incorporation into the history of our town.” 

TSYS has worked closely with the Board of Historic Architectural Review and Historic Columbus on plans for the site. Local architect Neil Clark drew the plans and renderings, and noted Columbus historian John Lupold will be involved in the written history that will be incorporated into the site. 

Work on the site is expected to begin during the summer, with an expected completion later in the fall.