Visit High Uptown Historic District: 2025 High Uptown Historic District, Columbus Travel Guide

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Infantry Museum at Ft Benning - closed Monday's - details the history of the US Infantry and Ft Benning #georgia

National Infantry Museum and Soldier Center

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You can spend time exploring the galleries in National Infantry Museum and Soldier Center in Columbus. While in this family-friendly area, find time to visit its shops.

Peachtree Mall

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During your trip to Columbus, you can do some window-shopping at Peachtree Mall. Amble around this family-friendly area's riverfront or experience its entertainment venues.

RiverCenter for the Performing Arts

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Enjoy a show at RiverCenter for the Performing Arts, a theater with a story to tell in Columbus. Experience the entertainment venues and theater scene in this walkable area.

Springer Opera House

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Enjoy a show at Springer Opera House, a theater with a story to tell in Columbus. Experience the entertainment venues and theater scene in this walkable area.

Columbus State University

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Walk around the campus at Columbus State University during your stay in Columbus. While in this family-friendly area, find time to visit its shops.

Columbus Georgia Convention & Trade Center

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Learn about the events happening at Columbus Georgia Convention & Trade Center during your trip to Columbus. Experience the entertainment venues and theater scene in this walkable area.

Other neighborhoods around High Uptown Historic District

A shaft of white marble erected in 1879 by the Ladies Memorial Association is dedicated to the Columbus soldiers who fought in the War Between the States. It differs from most monuments of the period in that it is topped with a simple Grecian urn rather that the usual statuary. Originally it had a fence with a turnstile around it to keep the cattle out. The park area surrounding it, known as Salisbury Park, was named for Major William Salisbury whose home formerly faced the park.

The monument holds special significance because the last major land battle of the War Between the States took place in Columbus. Union soldiers led by General James Wilson managed crossing the Chattahoochee River by bridge into Columbus. General Wilson was only 28 years old and was often referred to as “the boy wonder.” After arriving in Columbus, Union troops were ordered to burn any industry that could contribute to the war effort. In actuality, Lee had surrendered to Grant two weeks prior, but the news had not yet reached this far south.

Downtown Historic District

If you're spending some time in Downtown Historic District, Coca-Cola Space Science Center and Columbus Historic District are top sights worth seeing.

East Highlands

East Highlands might not have many top sights, but Wild wood park and Lunch Box Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Dinglewood Historic District

While Dinglewood Historic District isn't home to many top sights, Columbus Museum and Wild wood park are some notable places to visit nearby.

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.

Wynns Hill Overlook

If you're spending some time in Wynns Hill Overlook, Columbus Museum and Bradley Museum are top sights worth seeing.

"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

Weracoba-St. Elmo Historic District

While visiting Weracoba-St. Elmo Historic District, you might make a stop by sights like Wild wood park and Weracoba Park.

Peacock Woods-Diamond Circle Historic District

While Peacock Woods-Diamond Circle Historic District isn't home to many top sights, Columbus Museum and Wild wood park are some notable places to visit nearby.

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