Mississippi University for Women
Women made history in Columbus. Founded in 1884 as The Industrial Institute and College, The W was the first public college for women in the United State of America. It … Continued
Archives: Places to Visit
Green Oaks Golf Club
Green Oaks Golf Course is located six miles north of Columbus off of Highway 45. It’s a full 18 hole, par 72 course with a driving range.
Elm Lake Golf Club
Elm Lake Golf Course is an 18-hole, 72-par championship course designed by Kevin Tucker that also features a complete range of clubhouse facilities and amenities.
R.E. Hunt Museum & Cultural Center
The R. E. Hunt Museum & Cultural Center is a registered 501(c)3 non-profit organization founded in 2011 and supported by alumni, volunteers and friends. R. E. Hunt opened its doors … Continued
Rosenzweig Arts Center
Home to the Columbus Arts Council, the Rosenzweig Arts Center (RAC) is located in the heart of downtown Columbus. The RAC features sales and exhibit galleries, classroom, theater, and meeting … Continued
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
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
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
