The city of Columbus is located just northeast of the Tennessee Tombigbee Waterway, where visitors can go boasting and fishing or walk the many trails alongside the river. The city itself is very historic, with many houses and buildings that exemplify the Southern architectural style. There are 23 buildings in Columbus on the National Register of Historic Places, including the Mississippi University for Women, which was the first state-funded school for women in America. Columbus was also the home of Pulitzer Prize winning playwright Tennessee Williams, and his home is on display for visitors to explore and learn about his life and works.

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