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 Rp2.043.932 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
Rp2.043.932
Rp5.634.664 total
8 Mar - 9 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 Rp1.733.119 per night from 5 Apr to 6 Apr
Rp1.733.119
Rp2.112.209 total
5 Apr - 6 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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,379 reviews)
Great staff and location

Reviewed on 3 Mar 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! (1,098 reviews)
We had a delightful stay at the City Mills Hotel. All the staff were friendly and welcoming. The location is on the Chatahochee River and because if the river walk, and easy walk to Uptown Columbus. The room was clean, breakfast delicious and the history very interesting.

Reviewed on 5 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 Rp990.716 per night from 28 Mar to 29 Mar
Rp990.716
Rp1.243.597 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
Hotel Indigo Columbus at Riverfront Place by IHG

Hotel Indigo Columbus at Riverfront Place by IHG

3.5 out of 5
21 WEST 14TH STREET Columbus GA
The price is Rp2.787.180 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
Rp2.787.180
Rp3.345.460 total
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Columbus. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (555 reviews)
Room was clean & elegant. Staff was amazing. Bar on 7th floor had excellent cocktails with beautiful river sunset view.

Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026

Hotel Indigo Columbus at Riverfront Place by IHG
Hyatt Place Columbus-North

Hyatt Place Columbus-North

3 out of 5
2974 N Lake Pkwy Columbus GA
The price is Rp1.706.092 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
Rp1.706.092
Rp2.080.587 total
29 Mar - 30 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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,007 reviews)
Lobby area looked nice, room was clean and fresh, and the breakfast was good.

Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026

Hyatt Place Columbus-North
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Other neighbourhoods around Weracoba-St. Elmo Historic District

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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