Columbus is a city in and the county seat of Bartholomew County, Indiana, United States. The population was 50,474 at the 2020 census. The city is known for its architectural significance, having commissioned noted works of modern architecture and public art since the mid-20th century; the annual program Exhibit Columbus celebrates this legacy. Located about 40 mi (64 km) south of Indianapolis, on the east fork of the White River, it is the state's 20th-largest city. It is the principal city of the Columbus, Indiana, metropolitan statistical area, which encompasses all of Bartholomew County. Columbus is the birthplace of former Indiana Governor and former Vice President of the United States, Mike Pence.
Midwest
Columbus
Bartholomew County, IN
Population
50,896
Walk Score
72 · Very Walkable
Median rent
$1,081
Median home value
$211,700
Founded
1821
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On the National Register
Historic districts
- Columbus Historic District · listed 1982
- Daugherty, Elnora, Farm · listed 1992
Notable landmarks
- Aikens, David, House · listed 2001
- Bartholomew County Courthouse · listed 1979
- Columbus City Hall · listed 1979
- Daugherty, James and Annetta, House and Barn · listed 2020
- Evans Lustron House · listed 2022
- First Baptist Church · listed 2000
- First Christian Church · listed 2001
- Gant, William R., Farm · listed 2000
- Haw Creek Leather Company · listed 1998
- Heagy, D.W., Farm · listed 1998
- Irwin Union Bank and Trust · listed 2000
- Irwin Union Bank and Trust, Eastbrook Plaza Branch · listed 2025
- Marr, James, House and Farm · listed 1980
- McDowell, Mabel, Elementary School · listed 2001
- McEwen-Samuels-Marr House · listed 1978
- McKinley School · listed 1988
- Miller House · listed 2000
- New Hope Bridge · listed 1999
- Newsom-Marr Farm · listed 2002
- North Christian Church · listed 2000
- The Republic · listed 2012
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