Mississippi University for Women, Columbus

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Mississippi University for Women is a coeducational public university in Columbus, Mississippi. It was formerly named the Industrial Institute and College for the Education of White Girls and later the Mississippi State College for Women. Men have been admitted to MUW since 1982 and today make up about 20 percent of the student body. ()

Alternative names: Established: 1884 (140 years ago)Coordinates: 33°29'28"N, 88°25'7"W

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1100 College StColumbus United States

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Mississippi University for Women – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Lowndes County Courthouse, Whitehall, Stephen D. Lee House, White Arches.

0.7 miNW
Library
Lowndes County Courthouse, Columbus
17 min walk • The Lowndes County Courthouse in downtown Columbus, Mississippi, is the seat of government for Lowndes County, in the northeastern part of the state. It was initially built in 1847 to designs of local architect James Lull and then remodeled in 1901-05 by Chattanooga-based architect Reuben H.
0.6 miW
Historical place
Whitehall, Columbus
16 min walk • Whitehall in Columbus, Mississippi, also known as J.W. Hardy Estate, is an antebellum architecture historic house. Built in 1843 by prominent attorney and planter James Walton Harris, Whitehall is a classic example of Greek Revival architecture.
0.6 miNW
History museum, Museum, Greek Revival architecture
Stephen D. Lee House, Columbus
17 min walk • The Stephen D. Lee House in Columbus, Mississippi, was built in 1847 by Thomas Garton Blewett. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1971 and declared a Mississippi Landmark in 1985. It was the home of Confederate Lt. Gen. Stephen D. Lee.
0.8 miW
Historical place, Architecture
White Arches, Columbus
20 min walk • The Harris-Banks House, also known as White Arches, is a historic mansion in Columbus, Mississippi, U.S. It was built from 1857 to 1861 for Jeptha Vining Harris, a cotton planter. It stayed in the Harris family until 1967. It has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since November 16, 1978.
0.7 miW
Greek Revival architecture
Riverview, Columbus
19 min walk • Charles McLaran House, also known as Riverview and as Burris House, is a historic mansion at 512 Second Street South in Columbus, Mississippi.
0.8 miS
Historical place, Architecture
Rosedale, Columbus
20 min walk • Rosedale is a historic Italianate style house that was built in 1855, near Columbus, Mississippi. It was built according to designs of architect Samuel Sloan, perhaps from a pattern-book.
0.6 miSW
Cemetery
Friendship Cemetery, Columbus
16 min walk • Friendship Cemetery is a cemetery located in Columbus, Mississippi. In 1849, the cemetery was established on 5 acres by the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. The original layout consisted of three interlocking circles, signifying the Odd Fellows emblem.
0.8 miNW
Greek Revival architecture, Neo-renaissance architecture, Gothic Revival architecture
Old Fort House, Columbus
20 min walk • The Old Fort House, also known as Themerlaine, is a historic mansion in Columbus, Mississippi, U.S. It was built in 1844 for Elias Fort, a planter, and his wife, Martha Williams Battle. It has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since October 31, 1985.
0.9 miNW
Greek Revival architecture
Sykes-Leigh House, Columbus
24 min walk • The Sykes-Leigh House, also known as Rosewood Manor is a historic mansion in Columbus, Mississippi, U.S. It was built in 1838 for Richard Sykes, a planter. It has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since March 14, 1985.
0.8 miN
Greek Revival architecture
Brownrigg-Harris-Kennebrew House, Columbus
21 min walk • The Brownrigg-Harris-Kennebrew House is a historic house in Columbus, Lowndes County, Mississippi.
0.8 miNW
33°30'4"N • 88°25'28"W
Temple Heights, Columbus
20 min walk • Historical place, Temple

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Nearby attractions include Friendship Cemetery, Columbus (16 min walk), Whitehall, Columbus (16 min walk), Stephen D. Lee House, Columbus (17 min walk), Lowndes County Courthouse, Columbus (17 min walk).