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The Wynn House was built in 1839 when the city of Columbus was 11 years old. Greek Revival in style, the house has doric columns on three sides and is topped with a cupolo. Originally named “Oakview,” the house was built by Colonel William Wynn, for whom the Wynnton area of Columbus is named.

In 1852 Henry Hurt purchased the home from Colonel Wynn, but sold it in 1855 having never lived in it.  The next owner, Mr. Hines Holt, was a prominent Georgia congressman and attorney.  During the Civil War, his ownership saved the home from the Union Army captain sent to burn the homes in this area.  The home remained in the Holt family for 50 years. 

In 1905, Mr. J. T. (Tom) Cooper purchased the house and moved the structure closer to Wynnton Road so the land behind the house could be subdivided.  Local legend supports that the house was moved a little too close to Wynnton Road when the mule team moving the house was left unattended at lunchtime! 

In 1932 the house was bought and completely restored by Mr. and Mrs. S. C. Butler. The historic structure became the home of the CFA in 1958.
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The family of author Carson McCullers moved to this house in 1927. Here Lula Carson Smith spent her formative years 10-17 and here she began to write, putting on shows in the two sitting rooms, using the sliding doors as curtains and drafting brother Lamar and sister Rita as actors. Shows grew into plays, stories and novels. She left to study writing in New York in 1934. When a teacher told her that the best stories can be found in one's own back yard, her "green arcade" of trees drew her home again. In the summer of 1935 she met James Reeves McCullers, Jr., whom she married in the garden here in Sept., 1937. They moved to North Carolina where the young author completed her first novel The Heart is a Lonely Hunter. During World War II, with Reeves overseas, Carson lived in New York but often returned home to work and rest. She liked to sit in the kitchen, absorbing its warmth, the aroma of food cooking and the conversation of the cook. In her front bedroom she kept her piano and the typewriter where she worked on her novel, and later prize winning-play, The Member of the Wedding. After the death of her father in 1944, Carson and her mother made their home in Nyack, N.Y.
"St. Elmo", one of the most exquisite examples of the classic houses in America, stands in view of this point, it was built on the old Stagecoach Road by Colonel Seaborn Jones, for his wife, Mary Howard Jones. Completed in 1833, it was originally called "El Dorado." Here, Augusta Jane Evans visited her aunt and found inspiration for her celebrated novel "St. Elmo."

As a member of Governor Troup's staff, Seaborn Jones came to the site of Columbus with LaFayette in 1825. Lawyer, painter, solicitor-general of the Ocmulgee Circuit (1817-1818), he was member of Congress in 1835-45- 47. President James K. Polk, President Millard Fillmore, Henry Clay, and General Winfield Scott were distinguished visitors entertained in this house by Colonel Jones.

In 1878, the place became the home of Captain and Mrs. James J. Slade and the name changed to St. Elmo. Captain Slade once conducted a girls school here.

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Tophotels in MidTown

Howard Johnson by Wyndham Columbus Fort Moore

Howard Johnson by Wyndham Columbus Fort Moore

2.5 out of 5
3201 Macon Rd, Suite A Columbus GA
De prijs is € 70 per nacht van 29 mrt tot 30 mrt
€ 70
29 mrt - 30 mrt
inclusief belastingen en toeslagen
Boek een verblijf in Columbus bij dit hotel voor zakenreizigers. Geniet van voorzieningen als gratis ontbijt, gratis wifi en gratis parkeerplaatsen. Gasten zijn ...
6,2/10 (405 beoordelingen)
...the gma.was very rude to me .....i had a leak in my first room I payed for ....and they eventually get me another room .but once I got into that room TV wasn't cutting on ...and I thought maybe it was plugged in so I moved it a little to see and the whole dresser ....fell apart on me she charged ...

Beoordeeld op 23 mrt 2026

Howard Johnson by Wyndham Columbus Fort Moore
102 year old historic home in quiet park district comfy and quiet

102 year old historic home in quiet park district comfy and quiet

Columbus GA
De prijs is € 248 per nacht van 2 apr tot 3 apr
€ 248
2 apr - 3 apr
inclusief belastingen en toeslagen
Boek een verblijf in Columbus bij dit vakantiehuis voor families. Geniet van voorzieningen als gratis wifi, een tuin en een wasserette. In de buurt vind je trekpleisters ...
10/10 Exceptional! (84 beoordelingen)
Very comfortable and convenient house to downtown Columbus and Camp Benning. Great communication and easy checkin and checkout process.

Beoordeeld op 4 mrt 2026

102 year old historic home in quiet park district comfy and quiet
Remodeled Modern Apartment Minutes from Ft. Benning and Midtown Dining.

Remodeled Modern Apartment Minutes from Ft. Benning and Midtown Dining.

Columbus GA
Verblijf bij dit appartement in Columbus. Geniet van voorzieningen als gratis wifi, een wasserette en een terras. In de buurt vind je trekpleisters als Columbus ...
10/10 Exceptional! (56 beoordelingen)
Everything seemed high end, well thought out, and clean/cozy in the apartment. The beds were comfy, the kitchen was well stocked, and it was in a quiet neighborhood. Just be aware that it’s on the second floor of a 4-plex with thinner floors with residents to the side and below you to be mindful ...

Beoordeeld op 27 feb 2026

Remodeled Modern Apartment Minutes from Ft. Benning and Midtown Dining.
Relax and escape in this vibrant Columbus apartment

Relax and escape in this vibrant Columbus apartment

Columbus GA
De prijs is € 154 per nacht van 25 mrt tot 26 mrt
€ 154
25 mrt - 26 mrt
inclusief belastingen en toeslagen
Verblijf bij dit appartement in Columbus. Geniet van voorzieningen als een wasserette en airconditioning. In de buurt vind je trekpleisters als Weracoba Park ...
10/10 Exceptional! (11 beoordelingen)
The host was very welcoming and all amenities were available as outlined. We were unable to find the remote control for the bedroom ceiling fan but other than that we enjoyed our stay and was very pleased with the quiet, safe neighborhood

Beoordeeld op 15 feb 2026

Relax and escape in this vibrant Columbus apartment
Midtown Castle - Royal in Columbus

Midtown Castle - Royal in Columbus

2 out of 5
1414 Dinglewood Dr Columbus GA
Verblijf bij dit vakantiehuis in Columbus. Geniet van voorzieningen als gratis wifi, gratis parkeerplaatsen en een wasserette. In de buurt vind je trekpleisters ...
10/10 Exceptional! (1 beoordeling)
I loved everything about the property, I will be booking again.

Beoordeeld op 17 okt 2025

Midtown Castle - Royal in Columbus
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Columbus North

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Columbus North

3 out of 5
1711 Rollins Way Columbus GA
De prijs is € 106 per nacht van 20 apr tot 21 apr
€ 106
20 apr - 21 apr
inclusief belastingen en toeslagen
Boek een verblijf in Columbus bij dit hotel voor zakenreizigers. Geniet van voorzieningen als gratis ontbijt, gratis wifi en gratis parkeerplaatsen. Uit onze ...
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Columbus North
Laagste prijs per nacht gevonden in de afgelopen 24 uur op basis van een verblijf van 1 nacht voor 2 volwassenen. Prijzen en beschikbaarheid kunnen altijd wijzigen. Mogelijk gelden er extra voorwaarden.

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Peacock Woods-Diamond Circle Historisch District

In Peacock Woods-Diamond Circle Historisch District zelf valt misschien niet erg veel te beleven, maar in de omliggende omgeving vind je bezienswaardigheden zoals Columbus Museum en Springer Opera House.

Peacock Woods-Diamond Circle Historisch District
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Wynnton Village Historic District

Als je op zoek bent naar leuke activiteiten en bezienswaardigheden in Wynnton Village Historic District omstreken, kun je een bezoek brengen aan Columbus Museum en Springer Opera House.

Wynnton Village Historic District
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Briarwood

Plan tijdens je verblijf in Briarwood een bezoek aan Columbus Museum en Springer Opera House, enkele opmerkelijke bezienswaardigheden in de buurt.

Briarwood
Weracoba-St. Elmo Historic District

Weracoba-St. Elmo Historic District

In Weracoba-St. Elmo Historic District zelf zul je niet heel veel bezienswaardigheden vinden, maar als je net dat beetje verdergaat, word je beloond met geweldige activiteiten en bezienswaardigheden, zoals Springer Opera House en RiverCenter for the Performing Arts.

Weracoba-St. Elmo Historic District
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Dinglewood Historic District

In Dinglewood Historic District zelf zul je niet heel veel bezienswaardigheden vinden, maar als je net dat beetje verdergaat, word je beloond met geweldige activiteiten en bezienswaardigheden, zoals Columbus Museum en Springer Opera House.

Dinglewood Historic District
East Highlands

East Highlands

In East Highlands zelf zijn er misschien niet veel topbezienswaardigheden, maar verken de nabije omgeving en ontdek plaatsen zoals Springer Opera House en RiverCenter for the Performing Arts.

East Highlands


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