Weracoba-St. Elmo Historic District

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 P7,370 per night from Feb 23 to Feb 24
P7,370
P19,764 total
Feb 23 - Feb 24
includes taxes & fees
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
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 P5,954 per night from Feb 20 to Feb 21
P5,954
P7,256 total
Feb 20 - Feb 21
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,383 reviews)
Clean rooms, quiet, comfy beds, large room, good variety at breakfast

Reviewed on Feb 10, 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
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Columbus. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (1,085 reviews)
Excellent stay!!

Reviewed on Feb 4, 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 P3,403 per night from Feb 18 to Feb 19
P3,403
P4,272 total
Feb 18 - Feb 19
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
7/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
The front desk clerk was so kind and welcoming! Room was clean and neat.

Reviewed on Jan 30, 2026

Days Inn by Wyndham Columbus-North Fort Moore
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 P4,536 per night from Mar 15 to Mar 16
P4,536
P5,597 total
Mar 15 - Mar 16
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
Staff was attentive and pleasant to deal with. Rooms were clean. Certain elements of room needed maintenance, like toilet paper holder was coming off wall, bathroom door would not latch (stay) closed. TV had 2 different remotes, confusing to operate. Main door to room did not spring closed.

Reviewed on Feb 3, 2026

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

Hyatt Place Columbus-North

3 out of 5
2974 N Lake Pkwy Columbus GA
The price is P5,376 per night from Feb 22 to Feb 23
P5,376
P6,580 total
Feb 22 - Feb 23
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
Everything perfect

Reviewed on Feb 9, 2026

Hyatt Place Columbus-North
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Weracoba-St. Elmo Historic District