Columbus, Indiana

1820

Columbus is the headquarters of the engine company Cummins, Inc. ==History== The land developed as Columbus was bought by General John Tipton and Luke Bonesteel in 1820.

, by Rose Pelone Sisson ==External links== City of Columbus website Columbus Area Visitors Center A History of Columbus Indiana 1820 establishments in Indiana Cities in Indiana County seats in Indiana Populated places established in 1820

1821

The town's name was changed to Columbus on March 20, 1821.

A village of three or four log cabins developed around the ferry landing, and a store was added in 1821.

1844

Columbus was incorporated on June 28, 1864. The first railroad in Indiana was constructed to Columbus from Madison, Indiana in 1844.

1846

Congress and co-chair of the 9/11 Commission Irving Howbert: one of the founders of Colorado Springs; silver mine owner, banker, and railroad executive, born in Columbus in 1846 Jordan Bryce Hutson: gospel musician Jamie Hyneman: former host of MythBusters Blair Kiel: Notre Dame and pro football quarterback Debbi Lawrence: race walker Scott McNealy: chairman and co-founder of Sun Microsystems J.

1850

The railroad fostered the growth of the community into one of the largest in Indiana, and three more railroads reached the city by 1850. Columbus is host to the oldest theater in Indiana, The Crump Theatre, which was built in 1889 by John Crump.

1864

Columbus was incorporated on June 28, 1864. The first railroad in Indiana was constructed to Columbus from Madison, Indiana in 1844.

1889

The railroad fostered the growth of the community into one of the largest in Indiana, and three more railroads reached the city by 1850. Columbus is host to the oldest theater in Indiana, The Crump Theatre, which was built in 1889 by John Crump.

1892

Columbus was host to the oldest continually operated bookstore in Indiana, Cummins Bookstore, which began operations in 1892.

1930

Saarinen worked to develop a building that would welcome customers rather than intimidate them. ==Economy== Columbus has been home to many manufacturing companies, including Noblitt-Sparks Industries (which built radios under the Arvin brand in the 1930s) and Arvin Industries, now Meritor, Inc.

1942

Pei, Robert Venturi, Cesar Pelli, and Richard Meier, led to Columbus earning the nickname "Athens on the Prairie." Seven buildings, constructed between 1942 and 1965, are National Historic Landmarks, and approximately 60 other buildings sustain the Bartholomew County seat's reputation as a showcase of modern architecture.

Its architectural features include a high-pitched roof and skylight. First Christian Church was designed by Eliel Saarinen with a 160-ft (49m) tower and was dedicated in 1942.

1954

It closed in late 2007. The Irwin Union Bank building was built in 1954.

A portion of the office annex was built along with the banking hall in 1954.

The building was dedicated in 1954 and is possibly the first financial institution in America to use glass walls and an open floor plan. The Mabel McDowell School opened in 1960 and was designed by John Carl Warnecke early in his career, using his "early comprehensive diverse approach." The architect fee was the second to be funded by the Cummins Engine Foundation. The Miller House and Garden was constructed in 1957 and was designed by Eero Saarinen and landscaped by Dan Kiley.

1957

The building was dedicated in 1954 and is possibly the first financial institution in America to use glass walls and an open floor plan. The Mabel McDowell School opened in 1960 and was designed by John Carl Warnecke early in his career, using his "early comprehensive diverse approach." The architect fee was the second to be funded by the Cummins Engine Foundation. The Miller House and Garden was constructed in 1957 and was designed by Eero Saarinen and landscaped by Dan Kiley.

1960

The building was dedicated in 1954 and is possibly the first financial institution in America to use glass walls and an open floor plan. The Mabel McDowell School opened in 1960 and was designed by John Carl Warnecke early in his career, using his "early comprehensive diverse approach." The architect fee was the second to be funded by the Cummins Engine Foundation. The Miller House and Garden was constructed in 1957 and was designed by Eero Saarinen and landscaped by Dan Kiley.

1964

Irwin Miller of the Cummins Engine corporation and foundation. North Christian Church was designed by Eero Saarinen and held its first worship in 1964.

1965

Pei, Robert Venturi, Cesar Pelli, and Richard Meier, led to Columbus earning the nickname "Athens on the Prairie." Seven buildings, constructed between 1942 and 1965, are National Historic Landmarks, and approximately 60 other buildings sustain the Bartholomew County seat's reputation as a showcase of modern architecture.

National Public Radio once devoted an article to the town's architecture. In 2015, Landmark Columbus was created as a program of Heritage Fund - The Community Foundation of Bartholomew county. ===National Historic Landmarks=== First Baptist Church was designed by Harry Weese without windows and was dedicated in 1965.

1968

The LIRC line runs in a north-south orientation along the western edge of Columbus. The Pennsylvania Railroad's Kentuckyian (Chicago-Louisville) made stops in the city until 1968.

1971

The PRR and its successor, the Penn Central, ran the Florida-bound South Wind up to 1971. ===Airport=== Columbus is served by the Columbus Municipal Airport (KBAK).

1973

The remaining larger portion, designed by Kevin Roche John Dinkeloo and Associates, was built in 1973.

2000

After merging with Meritor Automotive on July 10, 2000, the headquarters of the newly created ArvinMeritor Industries was established in Troy, Michigan, the home of parent company, Rockwell International.

The gender makeup of the city was 48.4% male and 51.6% female. ===2000 census=== As of the census of 2000, there were 39,059 people, 15,985 households, and 10,566 families residing in the city.

2001

It was designated as a National Historic Landmark by the National Park Service in 2001 in recognition of its unique architecture.

2003

But in 2003, Historic Columbus Indiana acquired a deed showing that General Tipton sold the land. A ferry was established below the confluence of the Flatrock and Driftwood rivers, which form the White River.

2004

Columbus is the birthplace of former Indiana Governor and former Vice President of the United States, Mike Pence. National Geographic Traveler ranked Columbus 11th on its historic destinations list in late 2008, describing the city as "authentic, unique, and unspoiled." Columbus won the national contest "America in Bloom" in 2006, and in 2004 it was named as one of "The Ten Most Playful Towns" by Nick Jr.

2005

The July 2005 edition of GQ magazine, Columbus was named as one of the "62 Reasons to Love Your Country".

2006

Columbus is the birthplace of former Indiana Governor and former Vice President of the United States, Mike Pence. National Geographic Traveler ranked Columbus 11th on its historic destinations list in late 2008, describing the city as "authentic, unique, and unspoiled." Columbus won the national contest "America in Bloom" in 2006, and in 2004 it was named as one of "The Ten Most Playful Towns" by Nick Jr.

2007

It closed in late 2007. The Irwin Union Bank building was built in 1954.

2008

Columbus is the birthplace of former Indiana Governor and former Vice President of the United States, Mike Pence. National Geographic Traveler ranked Columbus 11th on its historic destinations list in late 2008, describing the city as "authentic, unique, and unspoiled." Columbus won the national contest "America in Bloom" in 2006, and in 2004 it was named as one of "The Ten Most Playful Towns" by Nick Jr.

2010

The population was 44,061 at the 2010 census.

Before it closed permanently in 2010, it was an all-ages venue with occasional musical performances.

The Driftwood and Flatrock Rivers converge at Columbus to form the East Fork of the White River. According to the 2010 census, Columbus has a total area of , of which (or 98.62%) is land and (or 1.38%) is water. ==Demographics== ===2010 census=== As of the census of 2010, there were 44,061 people, 17,787 households, and 11,506 families residing in the city.

Established in 2010, this league hosts weekly practices at Columbus Skateland.

2011

It was announced in February 2011 that the company name would revert to Meritor, Inc.

2015

National Public Radio once devoted an article to the town's architecture. In 2015, Landmark Columbus was created as a program of Heritage Fund - The Community Foundation of Bartholomew county. ===National Historic Landmarks=== First Baptist Church was designed by Harry Weese without windows and was dedicated in 1965.

2016

Wiley Exploded Engine by Rudolph de Harak Eos by Dessa Kirk ===Exhibit Columbus=== In May 2016, Landmark Columbus launched Exhibit Columbus as a way to continue the ambitious traditions of the past into the future.




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