Archives: Places to Visit
Ridge House
Aldan Hall
Old Waverly Golf Club
Since its founding in 1988, Old Waverly has been highly regarded as one of the truly unique private clubs in all of the U.S. Developed on the site of the historic Waverly Mansion, the club is a result of the vision of the George and Marcia Bryan Family, who sought to create a world-class destination … Continued
Mossy Oak Golf Club
Located just across the street from the Old Waverly gate, Mossy Oak Golf Club represents a collaboration between the George and Marcia Bryan Family, Gil Hanse (designer of the 2016 Olympic Golf Course in Rio) and Mossy Oak, an outdoor lifestyle company and pioneer in preserving natural habitats across the US. The vision for Mossy … Continued
Ole Homestead (c. 1825)
The Ole Homestead is a vernacular raised cottage probably constructed by Charles Abert when he moved to Columbus in 1825. It was originally two rooms over two rooms facing the Tombigbee River. In 1835 Abert sold the home to John Kirk who added an east wing facing College Street. It is the oldest building remaining … Continued
Annunciation Catholic Church
The cornerstone for the original church was set in 1863 but construction was delayed another decade due to the Civil War and reconstruction. Father Jean Baptiste Mouton, a French priest who was trained in architecture, designed the original church in Gothic style. The parish researched and planned the historic renovations for almost 10 years. The … Continued
Primrose (c. 1850)
The home is a two-story hip roof frame residence; two-tiered verandah with bracketed and chamfered columns, cornice brackets, scalloped frieze molding. This private residence is one of the many examples Columbus’ impeccably maintained and preserved historic homes, and has been featured in our annual Spring Pilgrimage.
George A. Hazard Home (c.1859)
This Classic Italianate cottage is a one-story frame that features a Tuscan-columned portico and a hip-roof side. It has been in the Hazard family since the 1930s. This private residence is one of the many examples Columbus’ impeccably maintained and preserved historic homes, and has been featured in our annual Spring Pilgrimage.
Baskerville Manor (c.1860)
An Italianate townhouse, Baskerville Manor delights the visitor’s eye with an asymmetrical arrangement of lines and shapes, brick walls, a symmetrical tower on the side, and a plethora of porches. This home features the only standing coach house in Lowndes County.