Weracoba-St. Elmo Historic District Travel Guide

Columbus

Historic buildings in Columbus - Ohio, United States
Historic buildings in Columbus - Ohio, United States
Aerial View of Columbus, Georgia at Dusk
"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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Top hotels in Weracoba-St. Elmo Historic District

Stylish 3BR Retreat w Porch and garden

Stylish 3BR Retreat w Porch and garden

2 out of 5
1631 18th Ave Columbus GA
The price is ₹12,191 per night from 9 Mar to 10 Mar
₹12,191
₹31,732 total
9 Mar - 10 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this holiday home in Columbus. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Weracoba Park and Wild wood park are located nearby.
Stylish 3BR Retreat w Porch and garden
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
The price is ₹9,745 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
₹9,745
₹11,856 total
8 Mar - 9 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Columbus. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,374 reviews)
Everything was excellent except that during my stay in December 2025 plus now the close captions of the TV are not working. For me it is important since i am hearing handicap

Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Columbus North
City Mills Hotel

City Mills Hotel

3.5 out of 5
1801 1st Ave Columbus GA
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Columbus. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (1,093 reviews)
Easy check in. Lovely location and very clean room. Would definitely stay again.

Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026

City Mills Hotel
Days Inn by Wyndham Columbus-North Fort Moore

Days Inn by Wyndham Columbus-North Fort Moore

2.5 out of 5
3452 Macon Rd Columbus GA
The price is ₹5,336 per night from 28 Mar to 29 Mar
₹5,336
₹6,698 total
28 Mar - 29 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Columbus. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,005 reviews)
Muy limpio

Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026

Days Inn by Wyndham Columbus-North Fort Moore
Hyatt Place Columbus-North

Hyatt Place Columbus-North

3 out of 5
2974 N Lake Pkwy Columbus GA
The price is ₹9,189 per night from 2 Apr to 3 Apr
₹9,189
₹11,206 total
2 Apr - 3 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Columbus. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
Horrible! We’ve stayed at this property multiple time but the go around was horrible. No hot water in the room they gave us nor the the room they moved us to. No housekeeping and fresh towels the three days we were there. The hotel workers could care less. Will never stay at this dump again.

Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026

Hyatt Place Columbus-North
Sleep Inn & Suites Columbus near Fort Benning

Sleep Inn & Suites Columbus near Fort Benning

2.5 out of 5
3662 Victory Dr, Building A Columbus GA
The price is ₹7,238 per night from 31 Mar to 1 Apr
₹7,238
₹8,924 total
31 Mar - 1 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Columbus. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,002 reviews)
Very nice and convenient for people who have family in the army training camp. Very close proximity to spend time with family and friends in the area

Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026

Sleep Inn & Suites Columbus near Fort Benning
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East Highlands

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in East Highlands and surrounding area, you can visit Lunch Box Museum and Springer Opera House.

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Peacock Woods-Diamond Circle Historic District

Though Peacock Woods-Diamond Circle Historic District may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Columbus Museum and Springer Opera House.

Peacock Woods-Diamond Circle Historic District
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Wynnton Village Historic District

While there might not be top attractions in Wynnton Village Historic District, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Columbus Museum and Springer Opera House.

Wynnton Village Historic District
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.

MidTown

While visiting MidTown, you might make a stop by sights like Columbus Museum and Smith-McCullers House.

MidTown
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Dinglewood Historic District

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Dinglewood Historic District and surrounding area, you can visit Columbus Museum and Springer Opera House.

Dinglewood Historic District
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Briarwood

While Briarwood may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Columbus Museum and Springer Opera House.

Briarwood


Weracoba-St. Elmo Historic District Travel Guide