Columbus, Indiana
Columbus, Indiana | |
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The Robert N. Stewart Bridge (foreground), with the Bartholomew County Courthouse and First Christian Church visible in the background | |
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| Nickname: "Athens on the Prairie" | |
| Motto: "Unexpected. Unforgettable" | |
Interactive map of Columbus, Indiana | |
Columbus Columbus | |
| Coordinates: 39°12′50″N 85°54′40″W / 39.21389°N 85.91111°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Bartholomew |
| Townships | Columbus, Clay, Flat Rock, Harrison, Wayne |
| Founded | 1821 |
| Incorporated (town) | 1864 |
| Incorporated (city) | 1921 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Mary Ferdon (R) |
| Area | |
• Total | 28.75 sq mi (74.47 km2) |
| • Land | 28.41 sq mi (73.59 km2) |
| • Water | 0.34 sq mi (0.88 km2) |
| Elevation | 627 ft (191 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 50,474 |
| • Density | 1,776/sq mi (685.9/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Codes | 47201–47203 |
| Area codes | 812 and 930 |
| FIPS code | 18-14734 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2393609 |
| Website | www |
Columbus (/kəˈlʌmbəs/) is a city in and the county seat of Bartholomew County, Indiana, United States. The population was 50,474 at the 2020 census. The city is known for its architectural significance, having commissioned noted works of modern architecture and public art since the mid-20th century; the annual program Exhibit Columbus celebrates this legacy. Located about 40 mi (64 km) south of Indianapolis, on the east fork of the White River, it is the state's 20th-largest city. It is the principal city of the Columbus, Indiana, metropolitan statistical area, which encompasses all of Bartholomew County. Columbus is the birthplace of former Indiana Governor and former Vice President of the United States, Mike Pence.
Columbus is the headquarters of the engine company Cummins. In 2004 the city was named as one of "The Ten Most Playful Towns" by Nick Jr. Family Magazine. In the July 2005 edition of GQ magazine, Columbus was named as one of the "62 Reasons to Love Your Country". Columbus won the national contest "America in Bloom" in 2006, and in late 2008, National Geographic Traveler ranked Columbus 11th on its historic destinations list, describing the city as "authentic, unique, and unspoiled."