White Arches, Columbus

Name: White Arches
Address: 122 7th Ave S, Columbus, 39701-5663, United States
Telephone: +1 622-329-1191

#5 among attractions in Columbus

Historical place, Architecture

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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. ()

Built: 1857 (167 years ago)Coordinates: 33°29'19"N, 88°25'53"W

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122 7th Ave SColumbus 39701-5663 United States

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+1 622-329-1191

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White Arches – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

0.6 miN
Library
Lowndes County Courthouse, Columbus
16 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.
~780 ftNE
Historical place
Whitehall, Columbus
4 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.
0.8 miNE
History museum, Museum, Greek Revival architecture
Stephen D. Lee House, Columbus
20 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.
~580 ftN
Greek Revival architecture
Riverview, Columbus
3 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 miSE
Historical place, Architecture
Rosedale, Columbus
22 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.
~1080 ftSE
Cemetery
Friendship Cemetery, Columbus
6 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.
0.9 miN
Greek Revival architecture, Neo-renaissance architecture, Gothic Revival architecture
Old Fort House, Columbus
22 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.
1 miN
Greek Revival architecture
Sykes-Leigh House, Columbus
25 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.
1 miNE
Greek Revival architecture
Brownrigg-Harris-Kennebrew House, Columbus
27 min walk • The Brownrigg-Harris-Kennebrew House is a historic house in Columbus, Lowndes County, Mississippi.
1 miNE
33°30'4"N • 88°25'28"W
Temple Heights, Columbus
25 min walk • Historical place, Temple
0.8 miE
Universities and schools
Mississippi University for Women, Columbus
20 min walk • 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.

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Which popular attractions are close to White Arches?

Nearby attractions include Riverview, Columbus (3 min walk), Whitehall, Columbus (4 min walk), Friendship Cemetery, Columbus (6 min walk), Lowndes County Courthouse, Columbus (16 min walk).