Columbus

Columbus, Indiana
If you like a wide varity of architecture dating from the early 1800s thru modern day,then Columbus is the place to visit. Columbus is a architectural showplace. Irwin J. Miller, owner of Cummings Engines was responsible for this happening, he wanted the city to have a very different and distinct look. Miller compiled a list of some of the best architects and schulpturists in the world. He would pay the fees if you selected someone from his list when a person was building a house or business. Miller's list was compiled of Harry Weese, Eliel Saarinen, Dan Kiley, Kevin Roache, Eero Saarinen, John Carl Warnecke, Cesar Pelli, Romaldo Giurgola, I. M. Pei and Robert Venturi just to name a few. Yearly hundreds of people come to Columbus to see the unique and trend setting architecture. Visitors can see over 70 buildings and pieces of public art by internationally noted architects and artists. Columbus is sixth in the nation for architectual innovation right along with the big cities like Chicago. Six of Columbus buildings built between 1942 and 1965 are National Historic Landmarks :

First Baptist Church
First Christian Church
Irwin Union Bank
Mabel McDowell School
Miller House
North Christian Church
Cleo Rogers Memorial Library
Commons-Courthouse Center
Columbus East High School

Columbus Indiana is a city in and is the County Seat of Bartholomew County, Indiana. the city has a population of nearly 41,000 residents. Columbus is located about 40 miles south of Indianapolis. the city is approx. 26 square miles in size and has a decent income base as only 8% of the population is under the poverty level. Columbus is a well known and internationally acclaimed city. the city is 11th on the list of safest U.S. cities In 2004 it was named as one of the 10 most playful towns. In 2005 GQ magazine called it one of the 62 reasons to Love your Country. In 2006 Columbus won the America In Bloom National contest. the city has over 60 homes and buildings in the National Historic Register. Much information on this below. Some of the notable residents from Columbus are:
Jamie Hyneman--Mythbusters
Tony Stewart--Nascar#20
Clessie Cummins--founder of Cummins engines
Bob Paris--Mr. Universe