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Columbus is a city in Franklin County. (The community straddles Franklin, Fairfield and Delaware counties; ePodunk links to the county with the greater share of population.)

It is the state capital and the county seat.

The community was named after Christopher Columbus.
[NOTE: This is not the only community in Ohio named Columbus. For links to other places called Columbus, OH, see the Duplicate Names box at right.]

The latitude of Columbus is 39.961N. The longitude is -82.998W.

It is in the Eastern Standard time zone. Elevation is 771 feet.

The estimated population, in 2003, was 728,432.

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Median household income

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$37,897

National

$41,994

Source: 2000 census, U.S. Census Bureau

For more census details and comparisons, see our Columbus demographic reports

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Columbus is at the junction of the Scioto and Olentangy rivers.

Military center and site of the largest Confederate prison during the Civil War.

Grew during World War II through the manufacture of aircraft.

Public transportation: Central Ohio Transit Authority (See the transit and travel sections below.)

Crime: The number of violent crimes recorded by the FBI in 2003 was 6,215. The number of murders and homicides was 109. The violent crime rate was 8.6 per 1,000 people.

Ranked No. 4 among big cities in the ePodunk College Town Index, 2002

Columbus received national attention for 1930 fire at Ohio State Penitentiary, which killed 320 prisoners.

Filming location for:
· 1991 movie, "Little Man Tate"
· 2000 movie, "Traffic"

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Census 2000 highlights: 15th largest city in the U.S., by population.

Well-known residents have included:
· Eddie Rickenbacker, flying ace and airline executive
· Blaine Wilson, Olympic athlete
· James G. Thurber, writer and cartoonist
· Philip Michael Thomas, actor
· Paul Hamm, Olympic gold medallist (gymnastics)
· Debra Winger, actress
· AJ Langer, actress

Local bands (past and present) have included Rascal Flatts

Coffee: National and regional coffee companies with outlets here include Caribou Coffee, Gloria Jean's, Panera Bread, Starbucks

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Local festivals include:

Ohio State Fair - Aug. 1-12, 2007
Arts Festival - June 7-10, 2007
Culture Fest - May 18-19, 2007
India Festival - Sept. 22, 2007
German Village Oktoberfest - Sept. 28-30, 2007
Italian Festival - Oct. 5-7, 2007
Greek Festival - Aug. 31-Sept. 3, 2007
Rose Festival - June 9-10, 2007
Asian Festival - May 26-27, 2007
Festival Latino - June 15-16, 2007
Jazz & Rib Fest - July 20-22, 2007
Pride Festival - June 23, 2007
Riverfest - June 30, 2007
Ohioana Day - Oct. 27, 2007
International Festival - Nov. 3-4, 2007

Dates often change. Check Columbus web sites and events links in the sections below.

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Performing arts: BalletMet, Columbus Symphony Orchestra, Opera Columbus, ProMusica Chamber Orchestra

Nearby parks & recreation: Seymour Woods State Nature Preserve

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Columbus attractions: Columbus Zoo and Aquarium

Sports teams: Clippers (minor league baseball), Crew (Major League Soccer), Blue Jackets (NHL), Destroyers (Arena Football League)

Historic routes: National Road

Historic sites and museums: Ohio Historical Center, Ohio Village, Columbus Museum of Art, Ohio Flight Museum, Shrum Mound, COSI (Center of Science & Industry)

Colleges and universities: Ohio State University, Devry Institute of Technology, Franklin University, Capital University, Ohio Dominican College, Columbus College of Art and Design

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Support for libraries: Local government funding for the local library system, in fiscal years 2001-2002, was above the national average. (See library links below.)

Gays & lesbians
National index: 100
Local index: 152

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Quotes:
Ordinarily, anyone in Columbus who wants to take a fling at haute cuisine goes to Cincinnati.
-- American Fried: Adventures of a Happy Eater
Calvin Trillin

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Neighborhoods in Columbus include Arena District, Brewery District, Clintonville, German Village, Hilltop, Italian Village, Linden, Merion Village, North Campus, Olde Town East ... More neighborhood info

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Downtown Colunbus from the Scioto River	Columbus skyline from the Olentangy River

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