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.
MidTown
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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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 61 € per nit entre els dies 2 de març i 3 de març.
61 €
2 de març - 3 de març
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 (369 opinions)
Excellent stay

Opinió del dia 31 de gen. de 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
El preu és de 231 € per nit entre els dies 23 de febr. i 24 de febr..
231 €
23 de febr. - 24 de febr.
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! (81 opinions)
We enjoyed the quiet neighborhood. It was very pleasant to walk around the block. The house was very comfortable and we loved the decor. The route to Fort Benning was easy. We also enjoyed being able to cook. Everything we needed was available.

Opinió del dia 11 de febr. de 2026

102 year old historic home in quiet park district comfy and quiet
Relax and escape in this vibrant Columbus apartment

Relax and escape in this vibrant Columbus apartment

Columbus GA
El preu és de 150 € per nit entre els dies 19 de febr. i 20 de febr..
150 €
19 de febr. - 20 de febr.
taxes i impostos inclosos
Stay at this apartment in Columbus. Enjoy laundry facilities and air conditioning. Popular attractions Weracoba Park and Wild wood park are located nearby.
10/10 Exceptional! (8 opinions)
Everything was clean and the neighborhood was nice and quiet

Opinió del dia 12 de gen. de 2026

Relax and escape in this vibrant Columbus apartment
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 281 € per nit entre els dies 23 de febr. i 24 de febr..
281 €
23 de febr. - 24 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
Midtown Castle - Royal in Columbus

Midtown Castle - Royal in Columbus

2 out of 5
1414 Dinglewood Dr Columbus GA
Stay at this vacation home in Columbus. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Columbus Museum and Bradley Museum are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (1 opinió)
I loved everything about the property, I will be booking again.

Opinió del dia 17 d’oct. de 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
El preu és de 105 € per nit entre els dies 24 de febr. i 25 de febr..
105 €
24 de febr. - 25 de febr.
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 and the clean ...
8,2/10 Very Good! (1.362 opinions)
I enjoy that they have breakfast included. Check in was easy. I was surprised that there is no room service unless requested. They're still doing Covid style service.

Opinió del dia 10 de febr. de 2026

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Columbus North
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 Casa Smith-McCullers i Museu de Columbus.

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 Casa Smith-McCullers i Museu de Columbus.

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 Casa Smith-McCullers i Museu de Columbus.

Briarwood
Districte Històric de Weracoba-St. Elmo

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 Casa Smith-McCullers 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 Casa Smith-McCullers.

Districte Històric de Dinglewood
East Highlands

East Highlands

Encara que a East Highlands no hi ha gaires atraccions turístiques, pots acostar-te als voltants per descobrir llocs com Òpera House Springer i RiverCenter per a les Arts Escèniques.

East Highlands


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