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Columbus, the capital city of Ohio, was founded on the east bank of the Scioto River in 1812. The city was founded as the state's capital beside the town of Franklinton, since incorporated into Columbus.
Columbus, city, Franklin, Fairfield, and Delaware counties, capital (1816) of Ohio, U.S., and seat (1824) of Franklin county. It is situated in the central part of the state on the relatively flat Ohio till plain, at the junction of the Scioto and Olentangy rivers.
Columbus originated as numerous Native American settlements on the banks of the Scioto River. Franklinton, now a city neighborhood, was the first European settlement, laid out in 1797. The city was founded in 1812 at the confluence of the Scioto and Olentangy rivers, and laid out to become the state capital.
Unlike many towns in Ohio, Columbus did not begin as a settlement of early pioneers that clustered together for support. Columbus grew from speculation by a few men then living in Franklinton. Ohio's capitol was originally in Chillicothe.
Preserving, protecting, and promoting the history of Central Ohio. We've been collecting, archiving, teaching, and exhibiting Columbus history for over 30 years.
Museums and History in Columbus. At the heart of Ohio, Columbus was named the state capital in 1812, following previously established capitals in Zanesville and Chillicothe (twice). The Ohio Statehouse, completed in 1861, is one of the oldest working statehouses in the country and offers daily tours as well as an on-site museum.
History of Columbus, Ohio. Columbus is the capital of Ohio and the state's largest individual city. The Columbus Metropolitan Area ranks third, behind Cleveland and Cincinnati. Columbus lies on the Scioto River, where it is joined by the Olentangy.
Columbus Historical Society Digital Collection at the Columbus Metropolitan Library. Columbus Music Scene Spotify playlist. The Evolution of Columbus Art Exhibition Catalog. How Columbus Became Capital of Ohio Lecture presented to the Columbus Rotary. Local History Links.
Join us at the Ohio History Center over two weekends as we explore the timeless stories of soldiers and delve into Ohio’s military history! Learn about how soldiers from across history lived and fought and see how their experiences transcend time.
The city Columbus, OH was constructed in 1812 by the Ohio legislature, and later incorporated in 1816. It was named after Christopher Columbus, and was initially supposed to be a political center for legislators.