Athenaeum, Columbia

Name: Athenaeum
Address: 808 Athenaeum St, Columbia, 38401-3156, United States
Telephone: +1 931-381-4822

#5 among attractions in Columbia

Historical place, Museum, History museum, Gothic Revival architecture

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Facts and practical information

The Athenaeum Rectory is a historic building in Columbia, Tennessee that features both Gothic and Moorish architectural elements. Completed in 1837, the building originally served as the rectory for the Columbia Female Institute and as the residence of the school's first president, the Reverend Franklin Gillette Smith. The structure was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1973. ()

Built: 1838 (186 years ago)Architectural style: Moorish revivalCoordinates: 35°36'51"N, 87°2'29"W

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808 Athenaeum StColumbia 38401-3156 United States

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+1 931-381-4822

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Athenaeum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: St. Peter's Episcopal Church, Polk Home, Columbia Mall, First United Methodist Church of Columbia.

~940 ftE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St. Peter's Episcopal Church, Columbia
5 min walk • St. Peter's Episcopal Church is a historic church located at 311 W. 7th Street in Columbia, Tennessee. It was built in 1860 and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1979. St. Peter's is a parish of the Episcopal Diocese of Tennessee. St.
~1190 ftE
Historical place, Museum, History museum
Polk Home, Columbia
6 min walk • The President James K. Polk Home & Museum is the presidential museum for the eleventh president of the United States, James K. Polk, and is located at 301 West 7th Street in Columbia, Tennessee. Built in 1816, it is the only surviving private residence of United States President James K. Polk.
1.3 miSW
Shopping centre, Shopping
Columbia Mall, Columbia
35 min walk • The Columbia Mall is an enclosed 282,272 square foot shopping mall located in Columbia, Tennessee that opened in 1981 originally as the Shadybrook Mall. Goody's, one of the anchors, closed in early 2017.
~1470 ftE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
First United Methodist Church of Columbia, Columbia
8 min walk • First United Methodist Church of Columbia, also called Columbia First United Methodist Church, is a historic church at 222 W. 7th Street in Columbia, Tennessee, United States. The congregation was officially formed in 1820 as the First Methodist Society, with 7 congregants.
0.8 miN
Cemetery
Patrick Maguire House, Columbia
21 min walk • The Patrick Maguire House is a historic house in Columbia, Tennessee, USA.
~1670 ftE
Greek Revival architecture
State Bank of Tennessee, Columbia
9 min walk • The State Bank of Tennessee building is a historic building in Columbia, Tennessee, USA. It was built by Nathan Vaught from 1839 to 1840. It was designed in the Greek Revival architectural style. It has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since November 2, 1978.

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When is Athenaeum open?

Athenaeum is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 10 am - 4 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 4 pm
Thursday 10 am - 4 pm
Friday 10 am - 4 pm
Saturday 10 am - 4 pm
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Athenaeum?

Nearby attractions include St. Peter's Episcopal Church, Columbia (5 min walk), Polk Home, Columbia (6 min walk), First United Methodist Church of Columbia, Columbia (8 min walk), State Bank of Tennessee, Columbia (9 min walk).

Athenaeum, Columbia

Facts and practical information

Athenaeum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

St. Peter's Episcopal Church, Columbia

Polk Home, Columbia

Columbia Mall, Columbia

First United Methodist Church of Columbia, Columbia

Patrick Maguire House, Columbia

State Bank of Tennessee, Columbia

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Athenaeum open?

Which popular attractions are close to Athenaeum?