Bryn Bella (c. 1848)
Bryn Bella was built in 1848 on the plantation of the William Cox family. Originally sitting on 5,000 acres, this traditional Pre-Civil War home was built to be functional as … Continued
Type: Historic Places
Errolton (c. 1848)
Built in the 1840s, Errolton boasts double parlors with original twin pier mirrors which reflect the beautiful chandeliers into infinity. The original wrought iron fence embossed by the builder Williams … Continued
Lowndes County Courthouse (c. 1847)
The Mississippi Legislature met here after Jackson, the state capital, fell to the Union during the Civil War. It was designed by local architect James Lull, and remodeled by R.H. … Continued
Shadowlawn Bed & Breakfast (c. 1848)
Fluted Columns tower over the grand portico of this charming Greek Revival mansion with its Gothic and Italianate details. Shadowlawn houses many wonderful Victorian collections including novelty clocks, calling card … Continued
Twelve Gables (c. 1838)
Circa 1838 NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES Twelve Gables is famous for being the meeting place of local ladies who met in 1866 to plan a special day to decorate … Continued
Tennessee Williams House Museum & Welcome Center
Make your first stop in Columbus the Tennessee Williams House Museum & Welcome Center. Here you’ll be greeted by one of our friendly and knowledgeable Travel Counselors, who are … Continued
Snowdoun (c. 1854)
Built for James Whitfield, Governor of Mississippi, Jefferson Davis was a guest in this home during his campaign for the U.S. Senate. It is designed around an octagonal center hall. … Continued
White Arches (c. 1857)
Affectionately called “Columbus Eclectic,” the combined architectural elements of Greek Revival, Gothic and Italianate come together to form a most welcoming style. Beautiful woodwork, mirrored glass doorknobs, a three story … Continued
Whitehall (c. 1843)
Built in 1843 by James Walton Harris, Whitehall was originally designed as a two-story Greek Revival townhouse. The stately mansion exhibits six square, paneled columns at the edge of a … Continued
Columbus War Museum
Created to honor and recognize not only those who died in military battles but also the many who lived through them.