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- Columbus, city, Bartholomew county, south-central Indiana, U.S., on the East Fork White River, 43 miles (70 km) south of Indianapolis. Founded in 1821 as the county seat, it was named Tiptona for General John Tipton, who had given the land to the county, but a month later it was renamed Columbus.
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[ 9] History. The land developed as Columbus was bought by General John Tipton and Luke Bonesteel in 1820. Tipton built a log cabin on Mount Tipton, a small hill overlooking White River and the surrounding flat, heavily forested and swampy valley. It held wetlands of the river. The town was first known as Tiptona, named in honor of Tipton.
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Columbus, city, Bartholomew county, south-central Indiana, U.S., on the East Fork White River, 43 miles (70 km) south of Indianapolis. Founded in 1821 as the county seat, it was named Tiptona for General John Tipton, who had given the land to the county, but a month later it was renamed Columbus.
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Sep 28, 2011 · 2004: Columbus was named as one of the “10 Most Playful Towns in America” by Nick Jr. Family Magazine. 2005: Columbus was named as one of America’s “Dozen Distinctive Destinations” by the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
Columbus Historic District is a national historic district located at Columbus, Bartholomew County, Indiana, United States. It encompasses 574 contributing buildings and 1 contributing sites in the central business district and surrounding residential areas of Columbus.
Nov 23, 2023 · Columbus, Indiana, has a rich history shaped by the presence of various Native American tribes. The Miami, Shawnee, Delaware, Potawatomi, and Kickapoo tribes all played significant roles in the region, each bringing unique cultural practices, traditions, and contributions.