MidTown, GA

Columbus

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.

Llocs populars per visitar

Museu de Columbus

Museu de Columbus

Si t'apassiona la història, ves a Museu de Columbus i regala't unes vacances a Columbus d'allò més entretingudes. Endinsa't en el món artístic d'aquesta zona agradable per passejar, on hi trobaràs propostes d'entreteniment i museus.

Museu de Columbus
Centre Cívic de Columbus

Centre Cívic de Columbus

Ves a Centre Cívic de Columbus per gaudir d'algun esdeveniment a Columbus. Endinsa't en el món artístic d'aquesta zona agradable per passejar, on hi trobaràs propostes d'entreteniment i teatres.

Centre Cívic de Columbus
Complex Esportiu South Commons

Complex Esportiu South Commons

Ves a Complex Esportiu South Commons per gaudir d'algun esdeveniment a Columbus. Endinsa't en el món artístic d'aquesta zona agradable per passejar, on hi trobaràs museus i propostes d'entreteniment.

Complex Esportiu South Commons
Clínica Hughston

Clínica Hughston

És possible que Clínica Hughston sigui el motiu principal pel que visites aquesta destinació, però recorda que Columbus té un munt de racons amagats que segur que et sorprendran.

Clínica Hughston
Centre Comercial Peachtree

Centre Comercial Peachtree

Passeja per Centre Comercial Peachtree, una zona comercial fantàstica a Columbus, i aprofita per buscar algun caprici. Si el que tens pensat és passar uns dies a l'aire lliure i gaudir de la cultura, aquesta destinació familiar és una molt bona elecció perquè ofereix vistes al riu i propostes d'entreteniment.

Centre Comercial Peachtree
RiverCenter per a les Arts Escèniques

RiverCenter per a les Arts Escèniques

Si t'encanta el teatre, visita RiverCenter per a les Arts Escèniques i gaudeix d'alguna obra teatral en un dels indrets més populars que hi ha a Columbus. Endinsa't en el món artístic d'aquesta zona agradable per passejar, on hi trobaràs propostes d'entreteniment i teatres.

RiverCenter per a les Arts Escèniques

Principals hotels a 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
El preu és de 62 € per nit entre els dies 16 de gen. i 17 de gen..
62 €
16 de gen. - 17 de gen.
taxes i impostos inclosos
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Columbus. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
6/10 (377 opinions)
Friendly reception.

Opinió del dia 25 de des. de 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
El preu és de 210 € per nit entre els dies 20 de gen. i 21 de gen..
210 €
20 de gen. - 21 de gen.
taxes i impostos inclosos
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Columbus. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Weracoba Park and Dinglewood ...
9,8/10 Exceptional! (76 opinions)
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!

Opinió del dia 9 de gen. de 2026

102 year old historic home in quiet park district comfy and quiet
Near Riverwalk & Dining- Columbus Craftsman

Near Riverwalk & Dining- Columbus Craftsman

Columbus GA
Stay at this vacation home in Columbus. Enjoy laundry facilities, patios, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Smith-McCullers House and Columbus ...
8,2/10 Very Good! (13 opinions)
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 ...

Opinió del dia 24 de nov. de 2025

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

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

Columbus GA
Stay at this apartment in Columbus. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions Columbus Museum and Bradley Museum are located ...
9,8/10 Exceptional! (52 opinions)
Fantastic location, quiet, comfortable.

Opinió del dia 15 de des. de 2025

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Remodeled Modern Apartment Minutes from Ft. Benning and Midtown Dining.
Near CSU, Ft Moore, & Downtown - Parkside Townhome

Near CSU, Ft Moore, & Downtown - Parkside Townhome

Columbus GA
Stay at this vacation home in Columbus. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions Wild wood park and Weracoba Park are located ...
8/10 Very Good! (26 opinions)
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 ...

Opinió del dia 15 de des. de 2025

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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
El preu és de 295 € per nit entre els dies 10 de febr. i 11 de febr..
295 €
10 de febr. - 11 de febr.
taxes i impostos inclosos
Stay at this vacation home in Columbus. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Weracoba Park and Wild wood park are located ...
Stylish 3BR Retreat w Porch and garden
Veure 540 allotjaments a MidTown
El preu més baix per nit que s’ha trobat en les últimes 24 hores per a una estada d’1 nit per a 2 adults. Els preus i la disponibilitat estan subjectes a canvis. Pot ser que s’apliquin condicions addicionals.

Altres zones com MidTown

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Districte Històric Peacock Woods-Diamond Circle

Pot ser que a Districte Històric Peacock Woods-Diamond Circle no hi hagi gaires punts d'interès, però pot començar a explorar els voltants per veure llocs com Museu de Columbus i Òpera House Springer.

Districte Històric Peacock Woods-Diamond Circle
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Districte Històric de Wynnton Village

És possible que a Districte Històric de Wynnton Village no hi trobis gaires punts d'interès representatius, però pots allunyar-te'n una mica per veure atraccions com Museu de Columbus i Òpera House Springer.

Districte Històric de Wynnton Village
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Briarwood

Encara que a Briarwood no hi ha gaires atraccions turístiques, pots acostar-te als voltants per descobrir llocs com Museu de Columbus i Òpera House Springer.

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

Districte Històric de Weracoba-St. Elmo

Encara que a Districte Històric de Weracoba-St. Elmo no hi ha gaires atraccions turístiques, pots acostar-te als voltants per descobrir llocs com Museu de Columbus i Òpera House Springer.

Districte Històric de Weracoba-St. Elmo
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Districte Històric de Dinglewood

Pot ser que no hi hagi molts llocs d'interès representatius a Districte Històric de Dinglewood, però algunes atraccions properes valen molt la pena, com ara Museu de Columbus i Òpera House Springer.

Districte Històric de Dinglewood
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East Highlands

Encara que a East Highlands no hi ha gaires atraccions turístiques, pots acostar-te als voltants per descobrir llocs com Museu de Columbus i Òpera House Springer.

East Highlands

MidTown, GA

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