Old Fort House, Columbus

Name: Old Fort House
Address: Columbus, United States

#10 among attractions in Columbus

Greek Revival architecture, Neo-renaissance architecture, Gothic Revival architecture

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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. ()

Built: 1844 (180 years ago)Coordinates: 33°30'0"N, 88°25'34"W

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Old Fort House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

~1280 ftSW
Library
Lowndes County Courthouse, Columbus
7 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.
0.9 miN
Shopping, Shopping centre
Leigh Mall, Columbus
22 min walk • Leigh Mall is a shopping mall located in Columbus, Mississippi. The mall was constructed in 1973, and is marketed by Sterling Properties. The anchor stores are Dollar Tree, Hobby Lobby, Planet Fitness, and Burke's Outlet. There is 1 vacant anchor store that was once JCPenney.
0.7 miS
Historical place
Whitehall, Columbus
19 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.
~640 ftS
History museum, Museum, Greek Revival architecture
Stephen D. Lee House, Columbus
4 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.
0.9 miS
Historical place, Architecture
White Arches, Columbus
22 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 miSW
Greek Revival architecture
Riverview, Columbus
20 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.
0.9 miS
Cemetery
Friendship Cemetery, Columbus
23 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.
~950 ftNW
Greek Revival architecture
Sykes-Leigh House, Columbus
5 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.
~1100 ftNE
Greek Revival architecture
Brownrigg-Harris-Kennebrew House, Columbus
6 min walk • The Brownrigg-Harris-Kennebrew House is a historic house in Columbus, Lowndes County, Mississippi.
~610 ftNE
33°30'4"N • 88°25'28"W
Temple Heights, Columbus
3 min walk • Historical place, Temple
0.8 miSE
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 Old Fort House?

Nearby attractions include Temple Heights, Columbus (3 min walk), Stephen D. Lee House, Columbus (4 min walk), Sykes-Leigh House, Columbus (5 min walk), Brownrigg-Harris-Kennebrew House, Columbus (6 min walk).