25 Things You Should Know About Columbus, Ohio

Aug 31, 2017 | Updated: Jan 24, 2023, 1:07 PM ESTColumbus, Ohio. / Holly Hildreth/Moment/Getty ImagesColumbus, Ohio, is a diverse city with funky f...

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Aug 31, 2017 | Updated: Jan 24, 2023, 1:07 PM ESTColumbus, Ohio. / Holly Hildreth/Moment/Getty ImagesColumbus, Ohio, is a diverse city with funky festivals, die-hard sports fans, and beautiful parks. Read on for more facts about the capital of the Buckeye State.Columbus is never too far away. / Tim Boyle/GettyImagesForty-eight percent of Americans live within 600 miles of Columbus. Major cities like Atlanta, Chicago, and New York City are less than a day's drive away.A vintage Ohio postcard. / Found Image Holdings Inc/GettyImagesWhen Ohio obtained its statehood in 1803, Columbus hadn't been built yet.

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