"St. Elmo", one of the most exquisite examples of the classic houses in America, stands in view of this point, it was built on the old Stagecoach Road by Colonel Seaborn Jones, for his wife, Mary Howard Jones. Completed in 1833, it was originally called "El Dorado." Here, Augusta Jane Evans visited her aunt and found inspiration for her celebrated novel "St. Elmo."

As a member of Governor Troup's staff, Seaborn Jones came to the site of Columbus with LaFayette in 1825. Lawyer, painter, solicitor-general of the Ocmulgee Circuit (1817-1818), he was member of Congress in 1835-45- 47. President James K. Polk, President Millard Fillmore, Henry Clay, and General Winfield Scott were distinguished visitors entertained in this house by Colonel Jones.

In 1878, the place became the home of Captain and Mrs. James J. Slade and the name changed to St. Elmo. Captain Slade once conducted a girls school here.

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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Columbus North

5/5 Excellent

"Property was good. Lady at checkin was excellent. Room was good but door to room doesn't close easily. Door Will pop open if you're not careful. Breakfast wasn't too good. Sausage patties were very overcooked and eggs were undercooked. Pool was really nice. I'd stay here again. "

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Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Columbus/Near Fort Moore

5/5 Excellent

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"All the important things like great pillows, plenty of covers, great mattress, hot water, good water pressure were great. Breakfast was a bust. No pancake mix. Waiting for delivery. Employees Msrcus and Felcia spook to me, told me their names and incisted that i let them know if we needed anything. Great location near Ft. BENNING. "

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