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Columbus is a city located in Muscogee County, Georgia. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total
population of 186,291. The city is the county seat of Muscogee County.
Metropolitan area
The Columbus metropolitan area comprises of three counties in Georgia, and one in Alabama.
Georgia
Chattahoochee County
Harris County
Muscogee County
Alabama
Russell County
History
Founded in 1828 by an act of the Georgia Legislature, Columbus was situated at the end of the navigable
portion of the Chattahoochee River and on the last stretch of the Federal Road before entering Alabama.
The city was named for Christopher Columbus, its founders likely influenced by the writings of Washington
Irving. The plan for the city was drawn up by Dr. Edwin L. DeGaffenried who placed the town on a bluff
overlooking the river. Across the river, where Phenix City, Alabama is now located, Creek Indians lived until
their removal in 1836.
The river served as Columbus' connection to the world, particularly connecting the plantations in the region
with the international cotton market via New Orleans and ultimately Liverpool, England. The city's commercial
importance increased in the 1850s with the arrival of the railroad. In addition, textile mills began springing up
along the river bringing industry to an area reliant upon agriculture.
By 1860, the city was one of the more important industrial centers of the South, earning it the nickname "the
Lowell of the South." When the outbreak of war came in 1861, the industries of Columbus expanded their
production and Columbus became one of the most important centers of industry in the Confederacy. In
addition to textiles, the city had an ironworks as well as a shipyard for the Confederate Navy. The city finally
saw its only fighting when on Easter Sunday, April 14, 1865 a Union detatchment under General James H.
Wilson attacked the city and burned many of the industrial buildings.
Reconstruction began almost immediately and prosperity was found. The industrialization of the town led to
rapid growth. By now, the city had outgrown its original plan. Columbus was graced with the Springer Opera
House on 10th Avenue, which would see over a century of great performers and still delights audiences today.
By the time of the Spanish American War, the city began to see much modernization including the addition of
trolleys and a new water works. Mayor Lucius Chappell also brought a training camp for soldiers to the area.
This training camp would grow into Fort Benning, named for General Henry L. Benning, a native of the city.
With the expansion of the city, the need for a university saw the establishment of Columbus Junior College
which would later grow into Columbus State University. As the city has turned from its initial industry of texttiles,
it has found a home for other prominent industries including the headquarters for AFLAC.
Famous Columbus residents
General Henry Lewis Benning, Confederate general.
Augusta Jane Evans, novelist.
Carson McCullers, novelist and author of The Heart is a Lonely Hunter.
John Stith Pemberton, created Coca-Cola.
Ma Rainey, blues-musician known as 'The Mother of the Blues".
Alma Thomas, African-American artist.
Frank Thomas, baseball player for the Chicago White Sox.
Miscellaneous
Columbus is the third largest city in Georgia, both in metropolitan area and core city.
The companies Aflac and Synovus locate their headquarters in Columbus.
Habitat for Humanity also has its world headquarters there.
Columbus lies right next to Fort Benning, home of a U.S. sniper training school.
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How did Columbus, Georgia get its name?
CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS
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What is the most beautiful or interesting NATURAL attraction in or near Columbus, Georgia and why?
Callaway Gardens, it has beautiful plants and what not and if u go around christmas the lights are spectacular
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cheddars (: it is the bombbb
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Cheddar's ... They have lots of great food at good prices. They have
a comfortable casual setting that is family friendly.
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