United Fence Company

In the early 1950s, Dan Mitchell moved from Sherman, Texas to Columbus to open a fence company. For the next ten years he was in partnership with several different local businessmen, working in various fence companies in Columbus. In 1964, Dan became partners with Bryan Pennell, opening United Fence Company, initially located on Talbotton Road. Dan eventually became the sole owner of United Fence Company which has operated in Columbus continuously since its inception in 1964.

In 1973, Dan’s older son, Moody, joined the company and has remained with the company until the present. Moody and his younger brother, Mark, became co-owners of the company upon Dan’s retirement in 1991. In 2000, they built new offices at 4836 Miller Road, where the business currently operates.

Over the years, the type of fencing in which they specialize has evolved. In the early years of operation, chain link fencing was their main product. In the 1970s, Dan had the foresight to introduce “custom built wood privacy fencing” to the Columbus area. They continue to install a lot of this product.

Over the more than 50 years in business, the Mitchells have continued to stay current with the changing preferences of their customers, and provide excellent quality products and service.