St. Elmo
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About St. Elmo
St. Elmo, at 2810 St. Elmo Dr., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Apr 7, 1971. It was among the first 11 of Columbus’s 141 listings. The Register lists it for its landscape design, literature and architecture, at the national level. It describes its style as Greek Revival, as it does for 308 other Georgia listings. The listing covers 2 acres. We have two old views of it, on this page.
What it isHistoric residence on the National Register of Historic Places, located in MidTown Columbus, Georgia. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 34 MB · National Archives↗1900 to today
- 1900
Postcard of "St. Elmo." Columbus, Ga - 1971Added to the National Register of Historic Places
- 2026On the Register for 55 years
2 old views of St. Elmo
Postcards and photographs from Columbus’s archive whose captions name it, from 1900. Tap one to see it full screen.
1900Finding St. Elmo
2810 St. Elmo Dr., Columbus
No other Register listing is within a short walk. The nearest are under Around it.
6 more Register listings within a mile
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Greek Revival style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Greek Revival.
Memories of St. Elmo
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about St. Elmo
Is St. Elmo on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Apr 7, 1971 (Register number 71000284).
Is St. Elmo a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Georgia has 51 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Columbus Historic Riverfront Industrial District, 1.7 miles away.
Can you visit St. Elmo?
Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.
Are there old photos of St. Elmo?
Yes: two old views are on this page.
Where can I read the history of St. Elmo?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 34 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 93209142 · Wikidata · old views from Columbus’s archive. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.