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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.
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.
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.
In 1844, Lambert Spencer built a simple Greek Revival home detailed with Doric columns and acanthus leaves. In 1868, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Bowers enlarged and beautified the home. Mr. Bowers added tow hexagonal wings and hired an itinerant painter to paint three ceiling frescoes. Mrs. Bowers, with the help of an English gardener, laid out a formal butterfly-shaped garden. The kitchen was a separate building, joined to the house by a covered porch. Other outbuildings included a two-story servant house, smokehouse, well, wash house, barn and cow shed. The house was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1972.

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Columbus Museum

Columbus Museum

Op vakantie in Columbus kun je de tentoonstellingen in Columbus Museum, een museum met een rijke geschiedenis, bekijken. Geniet van de entertainmentopties en de musea in dit wandelvriendelijke gebied.

Columbus Museum
Columbus Civic Center

Columbus Civic Center

Grijp je kans om tijdens je vakantie in Columbus een van de leuke evenementen in Columbus Civic Center te ontdekken. Geniet van de entertainmentopties en de lokale theaters in dit wandelvriendelijke gebied.

Columbus Civic Center
South Commons Sports Complex

South Commons Sports Complex

Grijp je kans om tijdens je vakantie in Columbus een van de leuke evenementen in South Commons Sports Complex te ontdekken. Geniet van de musea en de entertainmentopties in dit wandelvriendelijke gebied.

South Commons Sports Complex
Hughston Clinic

Hughston Clinic

Als je hier voor Hughston Clinic naartoe gaat, zou je ook meer van de omgeving van Columbus kunnen ontdekken.

Hughston Clinic
Peachtree Mall

Peachtree Mall

Op vakantie in Columbus kun je het perfecte souvenir vinden in Peachtree Mall. Deze gezinsvriendelijke omgeving biedt mooie wandelopties zoals de rivier en je kunt er ook genieten van de entertainmentopties.

Peachtree Mall
RiverCenter for the Performing Arts

RiverCenter for the Performing Arts

Geniet van een voorstelling in RiverCenter for the Performing Arts, een theater in Columbus met een opvallend verleden. Geniet van de entertainmentopties en de lokale theaters in dit wandelvriendelijke gebied.

RiverCenter for the Performing Arts

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 € 62 per nacht van 25 jan tot 26 jan
€ 62
25 jan - 26 jan
inclusief belastingen en toeslagen
Verblijf bij dit hotel voor zakenreizigers in Columbus. Geniet van gratis ontbijt, gratis wifi en gratis parkeerplaatsen. Onze gasten zijn in hun beoordelingen ...
6/10 (377 beoordelingen)
Friendly reception.

Beoordeeld op 25 dec 2025

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 € 213 per nacht van 27 jan tot 28 jan
€ 213
27 jan - 28 jan
inclusief belastingen en toeslagen
Verblijf bij dit vakantiehuis voor families in Columbus. Geniet van gratis wifi, een tuin en een wasserij. De populaire attracties Weracoba Park en Dinglewood ...
9,8/10 Exceptional! (77 beoordelingen)
Loved this house! We were just there overnight. Beds were very comfy, plush bedding & towels, and the location felt safe. Super close and convenient to Fort Benning. Appreciated the TV’s in the bedrooms after a long drive!

Beoordeeld op 9 jan 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 gratis wifi, een wasserij en een terras. De populaire attracties Columbus Museum en Bradley Museum bevinden ...
9,8/10 Exceptional! (52 beoordelingen)
Fantastic location, quiet, comfortable.

Beoordeeld op 15 dec 2025

Prijzen ophalen
Remodeled Modern Apartment Minutes from Ft. Benning and Midtown Dining.
Near Riverwalk & Dining- Columbus Craftsman

Near Riverwalk & Dining- Columbus Craftsman

Columbus GA
Verblijf bij dit vakantiehuis in Columbus. Geniet van een wasserij, een terras en een koffiezetapparaat op de kamer. De populaire attracties Smith-McCullers ...
8,2/10 Very Good! (14 beoordelingen)
It was very homie. Shopping is very close. Check in and check out is super easy. Host was great with communication. Only things that would have been great would have been more things to cook with. (Just wasn’t much skillets and pans). More seating in the living room. Which we did sit at the dinning ...

Beoordeeld op 24 nov 2025

Prijzen ophalen
Near Riverwalk & Dining- Columbus Craftsman
Near CSU, Ft Moore, & Downtown - Parkside Townhome

Near CSU, Ft Moore, & Downtown - Parkside Townhome

Columbus GA
Verblijf bij dit vakantiehuis in Columbus. Geniet van een tuin, een wasserij en een terras. De populaire attracties Wild wood park en Weracoba Park bevinden ...
8/10 Very Good! (26 beoordelingen)
Like many of the other comments, house definitely needs updates. The futon in the living room was very stained and broken. We had to put a blanket over it to sit on it. The refrigerator did not make ice or water. There was no hair dryer like the add said, so I didn’t bring one. I was a little upset ...

Beoordeeld op 15 dec 2025

Prijzen ophalen
Near CSU, Ft Moore, & Downtown - Parkside Townhome
Stylish 3BR Retreat w Porch and garden

Stylish 3BR Retreat w Porch and garden

2 out of 5
1631 18th Ave Columbus GA
De prijs is € 290 per nacht van 9 feb tot 10 feb
€ 290
9 feb - 10 feb
inclusief belastingen en toeslagen
Verblijf bij dit vakantiehuis in Columbus. Geniet van gratis wifi, gratis parkeerplaatsen en een tuin. De populaire attracties Weracoba Park en Wild wood park ...
Stylish 3BR Retreat w Porch and garden
all 530 accommodaties bekijken in MidTown
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.

Andere buurten in MidTown

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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 Smith-McCullers House en Columbus Museum.

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 Smith-McCullers House en Columbus Museum.

Wynnton Village Historic District
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Briarwood

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

Briarwood
"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

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 Smith-McCullers House en Springer Opera House.

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 Smith-McCullers House.

Dinglewood Historic District
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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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