Weracoba-St. Elmo Historic District, GA

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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Weracoba-St. Elmo Historic District Hotel Deals

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 NT$3,115 per night from Mar 12 to Mar 13
NT$3,115
NT$3,803 total
Mar 12 - Mar 13
includes taxes & fees
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8.4/10 Very Good! (1,384 reviews)
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Reviewed on 2026/3/9

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

City Mills Hotel

3.5 out of 5
1801 1st Ave Columbus GA
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9.8/10 Exceptional! (1,109 reviews)
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City Mills Hotel
 stayAPT Suites Columbus-Fort Benning

stayAPT Suites Columbus-Fort Benning

4 out of 5
7402 N Lake Loop Columbus GA
The price is NT$3,461 per night from Mar 23 to Mar 24
NT$3,461
NT$4,208 total
Mar 23 - Mar 24
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Columbus. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour fitness center. Popular attractions Columbus Park ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (133 reviews)
Room was neglected and dirty, sofa bed wasnt made. Fire alarm kept going off. One of the attendees was rude to me.

Reviewed on 2026/2/18

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Hyatt Place Columbus-North

Hyatt Place Columbus-North

3 out of 5
2974 N Lake Pkwy Columbus GA
Fully refundable
The price is NT$3,207 per night from Mar 18 to Mar 19
NT$3,207
NT$3,911 total
Mar 18 - Mar 19
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8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
Close to eating establishments

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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 NT$2,526 per night from Apr 7 to Apr 8
NT$2,526
NT$3,115 total
Apr 7 - Apr 8
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7.6/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
Clean rooms, friendly and helpful staff, great breakfast everyday

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Sleep Inn & Suites Columbus near Fort Benning
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 NT$5,239 per night from Mar 22 to Mar 23
NT$5,239
NT$6,289 total
Mar 22 - Mar 23
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9.4/10 Exceptional! (559 reviews)
Room was clean & elegant. Staff was amazing. Bar on 7th floor had excellent cocktails with beautiful river sunset view.

Reviewed on 2026/3/5

Hotel Indigo Columbus at Riverfront Place by IHG
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Weracoba-St. Elmo Historic District, GA