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Columbus Welcome Guide 3
Welcome
Welcome to Columbus,
a unique city that prides itself on being
unexpected and unforgettable.
Columbus is the county seat of Bartholomew County, where Midwest farming traditions have merged with modern manufacturing and
service industries.
Though located squarely in Americas heartland, Columbus is truly
an international city. People from all over the world call Columbus
home. Currently 44 different native languages are spoken by students
within the public school system.
Much of the areas ethnic diversity stems from the business community. More than 30 international companies from countries such as
Japan, China, India, Germany, Korea and Canada have facilities here.
Cummins Inc., headquartered in Columbus, is a global company
that brings many international employees to the community.
We think the information on these pages will prove invaluable to
newcomers as they settle in to life in Columbus.
Our hope is that newcomers will learn just how much Columbus has to offer.
This has never been a city to settle for good enough. Columbus
is still guided by the vision expressed in 1964 by the late J. Irwin Miller,
former Cummins chairman and philanthropist.
We would like to see the community come to be not the cheapest
in America, but the very best community of its size in the country. We
would like to see it become the city in which the smartest, the ablest,
the best young families anywhere would like to live a community
that is open to every race, color and opinion; that makes them feel
welcome and at home here a community which will offer their children the best education available anywhere a community of strong,
outspoken churches, of genuine cultural interests, exciting opportunities for recreation. No such community can be built without citizens
determined to make their community best.
Fifty-one years later the city has come a long way toward fulfilling
Millers vision.
Columbus is ranked sixth in the nation for Innovative Architecture Design by the American Institute of Architects. It has also been
recognized as one of the 100 Best Small Art Towns in America, one of
the Safest Metropolitan Areas (Americas Safest Cities), one of the Best
Places to Live and Launch a Business (Fortune Small Business magazine)
and one of the top Historical Places in the World (National Geographic
Traveler magazine).
So welcome! Make yourself at home. We hope this publication will
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Square miles of land area: 406.9
Total population: 76,794
Under 5 years old: 6.8%
Under 18 years old: 25.2%
65 years and older: 14%
Diversity:
6.2%
Hispanic or Latino
3.4% Asian
1.8% Black
87%
White, Non-Hispanic
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Percentage of those 25 and older with:
Theres a popular saying that goes, If you dont like the weather, wait five
minutes. While things really arent quite that unpredictable, Columbus
definitely has four distinct seasons. Over the course of a year, wardrobe requirements will range from shorts and T-shirts to snow boots and parkas.
The average high temperature for the year is 62 degrees Fahrenheit,
though hot summer days frequently register in the 90s.
The average low temperature is 43 degrees. While temperatures below
zero are fairly rare, they do occur.
The coldest month is January, with an average low temperature of 18.5
degrees and an average high of 34.5.
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 85.6 degrees and an
average low of 65.2.
The most significant severe weather threat in this area comes in the
form of springtime thunderstorms that can pack high winds, hail and
even tornadoes. The city is equipped with storm warning sirens that public safety officials sound when severe weather threatens.
*Note: Severe weather warning sirens are tested at noon on the first
Friday of every month.
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getting
started
Moving here is relatively easy.
Information about the basics is usually
a phone call or a mouse click away.
Drivers license
The Bartholomew County branch of the Indiana Bureau of
Motor Vehicles is located at 745 Schnier Drive, Columbus, 3799323. Hours are 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday; 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Wednesday through Friday; 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday. It is
closed Sundays and Mondays.
When you become a resident of Indiana, you have 60 days to obtain a new Indiana drivers license if you hold a valid drivers license
from another state. You must also transfer the titles and registrations
of any vehicles you own from your previous state to Indiana.
When you apply for an Indiana drivers license, you must surrender
any valid drivers licenses that you hold from other states.
If you do not hold a valid drivers license from another state, you
must hold an Indiana learners permit for 180 days before you may
obtain an Indiana drivers license. You may not drive in Indiana with
fee. Passenger vehicles and recreational vehicles have separate excise tax rates. For more information, visit myBMV.com
Electricity
Electric power is provided by either Duke Energy or Bartholomew County REMC. Dukes online center for starting, stopping or transferring service or reporting an outage is duke-energy.
com/indiana.asp. If youd rather call, the Moving Centers number
is 800-521-2232, and the number for reporting outages or other
problems is 800-343-3525. Bartholomew County REMC is located
at 1697 Deaver Road. The office number is 372-2546. The outage/
emergency number is 372-5333. After office hours (which are 7:30
a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday), call 800-927-5672. Information: bcremc.com.
Other energy
Natural gas is supplied by Vectren. To sign up, visit connectutilities.com or vectren.com. If you choose the latter, under Moving? click on Order Service. You can also call 800-227-1376 to
sign up or to report outages.
The two major suppliers of propane and oil in the county are
Columbus Silgas, at 1864 W. Road 550N, 372-4469, and Premier
Energy, 785 S. Marr Road, 373-5555.
Water
To start water and sewage service, contact Columbus City Utili-
Trash
If you are a Columbus resident, your garbage and yard waste are
handled by the Columbus Sanitation Department. Each Columbus
household is equipped with a brown trash Toter. These are to be set
out by 7 a.m. on collection day. To obtain your Toter or get additional
information, contact the department at 376-2509. Green Toter brand
carts available at Lowes Home Improvement in either 64-gallon or
96-gallon sizes must be used for city yard waste.
Residents elsewhere in the county can take their trash to the
landfill at 811 E. Road 450S or to one of the two transfer stations at
11110 25th St. (east of Petersville) or 10293 W. Old Nashville Road.
They can take their yard waste to the county yard waste site at 720
S. Mapleton St. Information: 376-2614.
Recycling
The Columbus Recycles program provided by the city of Columbus Sanitation Department offers convenient curbside collection of
recyclable materials for single-family Columbus residences and apartments with four units or fewer that are currently sanitation customers.
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Residents have no additional user fees and do not need to sort recycling. Recyclables all go into the same free city-provided 96 gallon recycling Toter. All materials currently recyclable in Columbus are accepted as part of the service. It also enables residents to recycle additional
plastics materials currently not accepted in Columbus. Information:
www.columbus.in.gov/columbus-recycles/#sthash.eJqgaVWZ.dpuf.
The Columbus/Bartholomew County Recycling Center is at the
Mapleton Street location as well. Drive-thru recycling is available
Monday through Saturday. Hazardous waste is accepted on Wednesdays, from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The office at the Mapleton site provides a booklet called Talkin Trash that goes into useful detail about
both city and county programs for all these services. Information: 3762614 or bcswmd.com.
County residents can also contact Rumpke of Indiana, 1950 W.
Tellman Road, 372-1225, about recycling and waste disposal.
Telephone
Telephone service for those desiring land lines is provided by
AT&T, with an office located at 2615 Central Ave. Getting hooked
up, reaching customer service and bill inquiries are handled by calling
800-288-2020. For repairs, call 800-868-9696. AT&T also provides cellular service, as do Sprint (800-877-4646) and Verizon (800-922-0204).
Comcast also offers land line service.
Cable
Cable TV is offered locally by Comcast, 1470 Jackson St. To establish service, go to the office or call 800-934-6489. Provide your name,
address and the level of service you desire. (There are cable packages
ranging from basic to comprehensive, as well as Internet access and
telephone.) Report problems at the office or the above phone number.
Newspaper subscriptions
The Republic is published seven days a week, with print
and online subscriptions available. You can subscribe at
therepublic.com or by calling 379-5601.
Voter registration
Voter registration is a function of the county clerks office.
Youll find the voter registration office on the first floor of the courthouse at 234 Washington St., across from the Security Station. The
phone number is 379-1604. You can also register to vote at Bureau
of Motor Vehicles license branches. The two Bartholomew County
branch is at 745 Schnier Drive, Columbus, 379-9323.
Taxes
The taxes paid by Bartholomew County residents are real property, personal property (such as equipment used for a business), inheritance and an innkeepers tax for hotel owners.
The taxing units are the state of Indiana, Bartholomew County, all townships, the school corporations within the countys
boundaries, the county library and the city of Columbus and all
other incorporated small towns in Bartholomew County.
Taxes are due and payable in two equal installments on or before
May 10 and Nov. 10. Payments may be made at the treasurers office
in the county governmental office building, at various area banks,
by phone at 800-272-9829 or online at www.bartholomewco.com/
treasurer/property.php#pay.
Finding help
For those unsure about how to get the help they need, United
Way 211 is a division of United Way of Bartholomew County providing information and referral services to the people of Bartholomew,
Brown, Decatur, Jackson, Jennings and Scott counties.
In Columbus dial 211 or 376-6666.
Volunteer opportunities
Perhaps you want to give back to the community and volunteer.
Volunteer information and placement are available at the Volunteer
Action Center, 314-2706.
Post offices
There are several post offices in Bartholomew County. The two
Columbus locations and their hours are:
450 Jackson St. Windows hours are 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday to
Friday; 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday.
1637 N. National Road (inside Columbus Pawn Inc.). 8 a.m. to
7 p.m. Monday to Friday; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday.
Visitors Center
The Columbus Visitors Center has valuable information for
newcomers as well as tourists. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and from March through November, from
noon to 5 p.m. on Sundays. The center offers guided tours of the
citys architecture, displays, photographs and storyboards, an informative movie about the city and a gift shop. For information
and reservations, call 1-888-718-4253 or visit columbus.in.us.
The recycling center.
Finding Columbus
Columbus is conveniently located along Interstate 65
in southern Indiana. Many major cities and their
attractions are within two hours drive. Popular
places to visit using Columbus as headquarters include:
Indianapolis: One hour
Home to the Indianapolis 500 in May and the
Brickyard 400 NASCAR race in July. The Indianapolis Museum of
Art, the Indianapolis Zoo, the Childrens Museum and Eiteljorg
Museum are major attractions.
Louisville, Ky.: 90 minutes
Its main claim to fame is the legendary Churchill Downs, home of
the Kentucky Derby.
Cincinnati: 90 minutes
It hosts one of the finest and largest history
repositories in the country, the Museum Center, located
in a beautiful railroad terminal.
Madison: One hour
Host of the Madison Regatta and historic site of numerous 19thcentury mansions.
Corydon: 90 minutes
The first state capital of the Indiana territory is also
near Marengo Caves.
Bardstown, Ky.: Two hours
The setting for Stephen Fosters My Old Kentucky Home and the
bourbon capital of the world.
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Columbus is a city proud
of its ever-expanding ethnic diversity.
One way the community celebrates this diversity
is with the annual Ethnic Expo festival, held on the second
weekend of October. But the efforts to make
Columbus increasingly diverse population feel at home go far
beyond one weekend of celebration.
Groups such as Engage Columbus, Columbus Area MultiEthnic Organization, Leadership Bartholomew County
and Columbus Young Professionals all work to:
Engage Columbus
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on utilizing the skills the volunteers bring and put them in
roles that line up with their interests and skill sets.
Volunteer Lara Hodson says her interest was piqued
when she first heard about Engage Columbus during a presentation at City Hall in November 2014.
My insides were churning, she says. I was so excited
and wanted to be a part of it.
Since she began volunteering as a community engagement specialist with Engage Columbus in September, Hodson says, she enjoys seeing the difference the organization
makes in individuals lives.
I think when people come here, they hear the excitement of people who live here and see that we want to help
them to connect, she says. Ive just seen so many examples
of people who come here and feel lost, but when we help
them, they feel more engaged.
Since March, Engage Columbus relationship with area
businesses has also grown. Besides expanding opportunities for newcomers to hear about Engage Columbus, interest from additional businesses, like Toyota, has increased.
Now that we have a story to tell and are getting comfortable with who we are, were able to share that with employers, Retrum says. The exciting thing is the community
is seeing us as a resource as a whole, and thats been a lot
of fun to see the community really take it on and utilize it.
In this digital age, Engage Columbus wants to encourage personal interaction as much as possible and connect
people directly with the resources they need, Retrum says.
Its important to be able to tell people exactly where they
need to go, whom they need to talk to and introduce them
personally, she says.
Engage Columbus continues to build its database with
all Columbus area organizations with a point of contact for
each for those seeking information.
We arent trying to replace organizations that currently
exist in the community, Retrum says. We will refer people
to what already exists, give them a personal contact and follow up to make sure the resources work.
Located in the carriage house on Sixth Street, just behind
the Heritage Fund, Engage Columbus recently changed its
office hours and is now open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesdays
and Wednesdays and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursdays.
Born from a Six Sigma project, sponsored by Cummins
Inc. and spearheaded by Columbus Area Multi-Ethnic Organization and area businesses, Engage Columbus has definitely planted firm roots that are rapidly taking hold.
Its all a matter of approaching the wants and wishes of
the community in a client-based way, Retrum says.
It is a welcoming community program, and so you
have to be responsive to what the community needs, Retrum says. And what it means to be welcomed and engaged
is different for every person.
Other
connections
There are many other groups and
organizations in the community to help
newcomers become acclimated to their
new home. Here are a few.
Leadership Bartholomew County (LBC)
Mission: To champion a diverse leadership throughout
Bartholomew County by assisting and empowering
leaders for community enrichment and civic
engagement.
Get involved:
Apply for the next class
Promote LBC to employees, colleagues, and friends.
Information: www.leadershipbc.org
Columbus Young Professionals (CYP)
Mission: To enhance life, community and careers of young
professionals in the Columbus area.
Get involved:
Become a member (annual membership is $45 or $25 for
students).
Attend an event-monthly opportunities to volunteer,
socialize and attend professional development sessions
Third Thursday-Networking event 7 p.m. at a different
local restaurant.
Join a committee to help coordinate events and activities
for young professionals in Columbus.
Promote CYP to employees, colleagues and friends.
Information: www.columbusyp.org, www.facebook.com/
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Mission: Mill Race Center is a community center for
active adults located in Mill Race Park. Its purpose is to
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Housing
Charleston Square
2410 Charleston Place, 372-2661
housing
The Columbus area offers choices
in a place to live that suit nearly any
circumstance. Whether one is here for the long term
or for a fixed period, single or part of a family, or at
any particular point on the income scale, options
abound.
The Cole
200 Jackson St., 800-737-3980
Columbus Village
1560 28th St., 379-2043
Eastlake Woods
1020 Thicket Court, 342-2310
Fairington
2351 Fairington Court, 376-8836
Fox Pointe Apartments
4740 Fox Trail Lane, 378-2178
LHP Professional Housing
703 Washington St., 812-390-8085
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Lincoln Village
Cooperative
5135 N. Lincoln Village Drive, 376-0338
Monarch Crossing
420 Wint Lane, 372-8100
Parkview Townhomes
3393 N. Country Brook Court, 373-0711
Quail Run
1182 Quail Run Drive, 376-9266
Real Estate
Home prices have remained fairly stable in the area compared with the volatility seen on the national scale due to economic developments of the last few years.
Columbus has a variety of housing available, from historic
homes to subdivision properties to custom-designed structures
on rugged landscape with scenic views.
Apartments
River Stone
3440 Riverstone Way, 372-5399
Spruce Ridge
3770 Blue Court, 375-0047
Steinhurst Manor
133 Salzburg Blvd., 376-9933
Stonegate
1001 Stonegate Drive, 376-3478
The Villas
4101 Waycross Drive, 379-1225
Wedgewood Commons
Flintwood North Housing Addition
(office: 5540 25th St.) 376-6810
Briarwood
2350 Thornybrook Drive, 376-9727
Westwood Pines
4745 Pine Ridge Drive, 342-1100
Cambridge Square
3301 McKinley Ave., 372-8562
Williamsburg Way
3838 Williamsburg Way, 376-3718
Canterbury House
3501 Nicholas Lane, 379-4299
Willowwood Apartments
3549 Cardinal Court, 376-9160
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Options abound for the education of the K-12 set in Bartholomew County.
There are two public school corporations, as well as myriad private institutions.
Bartholomew Consolidated School Corp.
Bartholomew Consolidated School Corp. administrative
offices are at 1200 Central Ave. The phone number is 376-4234.
www.bcsc.k12.in.us
Elementary Schools (Grades K-6)
Clifty Creek 4625 E. Road 50N, 376-4342
Columbus Signature Academy Fodrea Campus
2775 Illinois Ave., 376-4321
Columbus Signature Academy Lincoln Campus
750 Fifth St., 376-4447
Mount Healthy 12150 S. Indiana 58, 342-2463
Parkside 1400 Parkside Drive, 376-4314
W.D. Richards 3311 Fairlawn Drive, 376-4311
Rockcreek 13000 E. Road 200S, 579-5221
Lillian Schmitt 2675 California St., 376-4307
L.F. Smith 4505 Waycross Drive, 376-4317
Southside 1320 W. Road 200S, 376-4423
Taylorsville 9711 S. Walnut St., Taylorsville, 526-5448
Middle Schools (Grades 7-8)
Central 725 Seventh St., 376-4286
Northside 1400 27th St., 376-4403
High Schools (Grades 9-12)
Schools
Hope Elementary School
9575 N. Indiana 9, Hope, 546-5001
Hauser Junior-Senior High School
9273 N. Indiana 9, Hope, 546-4421
Other schools
Bartholomew County is also home to the following private and
parochial schools.
ABC-Stewart School 6691 W. Indiana 46, 342-3029
Bethel Holiness Christian School
6060 U.S. 31, 376-0210
Columbus Christian School 3170 Indiana Ave., 372-3780
North Star Montessori School 2320 Midway, 379-4180
St. Bartholomew Catholic School
1306 27th St., 379-9353
St. Peters Lutheran School 719 Fifth St., 372-5266
White Creek Lutheran School 16270 S. Road 300W, 342-6832
Ethnic-focused schools
Columbus Chinese Language School
Information: ccls.principal@gmail.com.
A nonprofit organization teaching Chinese language and culture. Part of the Columbus Chinese Association, CCLS is open
to the public and provides a nurturing environment for those
who want to learn the Chinese language and culture. CCLS has
eight classes for students from preschool age up to seventh grade.
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County residents enjoy easy access to library services for all ages through the county library
systems main library in Columbus, Hope Branch and Bookmobile service.
The librarys goal is providing resources for lifelong learning and enjoyment.
a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday and Saturday, and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday and Friday.
The Bookmobile operates during daytime hours Monday to
Friday. A schedule for stops can be found on the librarys website (www.barth.lib.in.us). The Bookmobile carries books for
all ages as well as magazines and audiobooks. Titles not in the
Bookmobile collection can be requested from the main library.
The Talking Books service for people with visual and physical challenges handles 16 counties of southeast Indiana from the
Columbus subregional office at the main library. People qualifying for this federally funded program receive recorded books
and magazines via mail or through computer download. Talking Books services (including the mailings) are free of charge
for users. The phone number is 812-379-1277.
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Voters exit their polling location past campaign signs at Parkside Elementary.
government
Columbus city government is headed by a mayor and a
seven-member city council. Current Mayor Kristen Brown will
leave office at the end of the year. The new mayor, as of Jan. 1,
2016, will be Jim Lienhoop. Call 376-2500 or email the mayor
at mayor@columbus.in.gov. The City Council meets at 6 p.m.
on the first and third Tuesdays of the month at City Hall. Call
376-2500.
County government
Commissioners
County Council
Judicial
Voter registration
Public Safety
Law enforcement
Columbus Police Department is at 123 Washington St.
Call 376-2600 or email policedepartment@columbus.in.gov.
Bartholomew County Sheriffs Department is at 543 Second St. Administrative calls to the sheriffs department may be made at 379-1650.
Fire protection
Columbus Fire Department is headquartered at Station 1 at 1101
Jackson St. The department has six stations. Administrative calls can
be made to 376-2679 or email firedepartment@columbus.in.gov. For
emergency service, dial 911.
Ten station houses manned by volunteers provide fire protection
in the countys rural areas. They are at equal distances throughout the
county. For emergency service, dial 911.
Emergency medical services
Columbus Regional Health provides ambulance service for the
county. For emergency service, dial 911. For nonemergency ambulance service, call 376-5700.
Emergency 911
In case of a life-threatening emergency, dial 911 from any telephone. This will connect you to Bartholomew County 911 operators
who can get assistance to you as quickly as possible. 911 should only
be used for real emergencies. For all other purposes use the administrative phone numbers for the various public safety agencies.
Top: Columbus Police and Bartholomew County Sheriffs Department officers.
Bottom: Columbus firefighters work to cool a blazing gas line.
www.riverstoneapartmenthomes.net
(812) 372-5399
Located on the west end of Columbus, Hwy 46. Two Mile House Rd., turn left.
Adjacent to Tipton Lakes, on the People Trail.
Business
Columbus is becoming
increasingly cosmopolitan due to the
global span of the markets and supplier
bases for many of the companies located
here.
Top 10 Employers
Columbus top 10 private employers
(by number of employees).
1. Cummins Inc.: 7,000
2. NTN Driveshaft Inc.: 1,900
3. Bartholomew Consolidated
School Corp.: 1,800
4. Columbus Regional Health: 1,760
5. Faurecia: 1,635
6. Toyota Industries: 1,196
7. Enkei America Inc.: 880
8. Dorel Juvenile Group Inc.: 807
9. City of Columbus: 420
10. PMG Indiana Corp.: 400
Source: Columbus Economic Development Board
Health
care
The Columbus area offers
a comprehensive array of
health care services.
Diversity
Columbus Regional Hospital has been a leader in promoting recognition, identification, awareness and advocacy of
diverse populations of patients, and providing services and
care that match their needs.
The hospital also seeks to have its staff and volunteers
reflect the diverse community it serves. At the beginning of
2011 CRH employed natives of 18 nations.
Language needs are identified at registration or even before
that, through the referral process from the physicians offices.
CRH has an internal network of employees bilingual in
Spanish who can provide short-term assistance through a
special arrangement with their home department. Special assistance for longer term needs, or other languages, is arranged
as needed by appointment with employees or volunteers.
If an interpreter is not available, a contracted service of
Find a doctor
Columbus Regional Health offers assistance in finding a physician, whether you are looking for a family doctor or a specialist. Look for the Find a doctor search online at CRHs home
page at www.crh.org.
WellConnect
St. Francis
Above: St. Bartholomew Catholic Church. Top right: Faith Hope and Love Church
of God in Christ. The Republic file photos. Bottom right: As part of National Day
of Prayer, 380 students at St. Peters Lutheran School gathered to form a cross, complete with a halo of kindergartners.
faith
Predominantly
African-American
churches
Calvary Community Church
1031 Chestnut St.
Dayspring Church of God Apostolic
2127 Doctors Park Drive
Faith Hope and Love Church
of God in Christ
11401 Indiana 7, Elizabethtown
Assemblies of God
Baptist
Bethel Baptist Church
142 Deaver Road
Catholic
St. Bartholomew
Catholic Church
1306 27th St. (offers
Spanish language Mass)
Christian
East Columbus Christian Church
3170 Indiana Ave.
First Christian Church
531 Fifth St.
Garden City Church of Christ
3245 Jonesville Road
Jonesville Christian
Off Indiana 11 in Jonesville
New Hope Christian Church
1404 W. Road 400N
North Christian Church
850 Tipton Lane
Lutheran
Faith Lutheran Church
6000 W. Indiana 46
First Lutheran Church
3600 25th St.
Grace Lutheran Church
3201 Central Ave.
St. Johns Lutheran Church
16270 S. Road 300W
St. Paul Lutheran
Church
6045 E. State St. (offers
Spanish language services)
St. Peters Lutheran Church
719 Fifth St.
Episcopal
St. Pauls Episcopal Church
2651 California St.
Other
Hindu
Hindu Temple of Central Indiana
3350 N. German Church
Road, Indianapolis
Hindu Temple of Kentucky
4213 Accomack Drive, Louisville, Ky.
Jewish
Methodist
Milestone Ministries
910 S. Marr Road
Muslim
Pentecostal
Calvary Pentecostal Church
1031 Chestnut St.
The World of Pentecost
3939 Central Ave.
Presbyterian
Fairlawn Presbyterian Church
2611 Fairlawn Drive
First Presbyterian Church
512 Seventh St.
Reformed Presbyterian Church
of Columbus
550 N. National Road
Dining
dining
Family Dining
Amazing Joes Grill
Bob Evans
Hangar 5
IHOP Restaurant
54 Johnson Blvd.
Pancakes, omelets, burgers,
chicken and steak. Breakfast,
lunch and dinner. 348-2690.
Indiana Smokehouse
Lincoln Square
Cracker Barrel
U.S. 31 at Edinburgh
Country cooking including
made-from-scratch chicken
and dumplings. Breakfast,
lunch and dinner. 526-7968.
Smiths Row
Montana Mikes
Steakhouse
Olde Columbus
Restaurant
Yats
Red Lobster
Ruby Tuesday
Sirloin Stockade
Skooters
Smiths Row
Texas Roadhouse
Zaharakos
Ethnic Dining
Apna Kitchen
Camilas Mexican
Restaurant
Chicago Pizza
China Buffet
8 China Buffet
Chopstick
El Mexicano Taqueria
El Nopal
Johnny Carinos
Dining
El Toreo
ESushi Japanese
Restaurant
Hisui Japanese
Restaurant
La Rancheria
Le Petit Caraibes
Marcos Pizza
Morales
Pho Shiki
Riviera Maya
Ru Yi Asian Cuisine
Taku Japanese
Steakhouse
Tre Bicchieri
Yats
Zwanzigz Pizza
Powerhouse Brewing
Co.s Columbus Bar
322 Fourth St.
Specialties include
Jonesville Tavern
The Brick
Jordy McTaggarts
Grill & Pub
Papas Grill
Ziggies
Sandwiches/ice
cream/coffee
Step out
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Culvers
90 Johnson Blvd.
Burgers, fries, sandwiches,
entrees and ice cream. 7990035.
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Recreation
recreation
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Bartholomew Countys Bowl for Kids Sake fundraiser at Columbus Bowling Center.
The Columbus area offers a wide variety of recreational activities and programs that are available year-round.
Summer and fall are the perfect times to get out in the
parks, golf courses or public pool; however indoor facilities
provide ample winter activity opportunities such as roller and
ice skating and bowling.
Columbus has more than 20 parks and over 18 miles of
walking and biking trails. There are numerous golf courses,
and five of Indianas 20 state parks are within 45 miles or less
of Columbus city limits.
League sports
Parks
Cannonball!
Indoor fun
ICE SKATINGHamilton
Center
25th Street at Lincoln Park, 3762686,
www.columbus.in.gov/parks-recreation/hamilton-center-ice-arena.
Open year-round.
ROLLER SKATINGColumbus
Skateland
2660 Talley Road, 372-6677, www.
columbusskateland.com
Get fit
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Mon-Fri 9 till 6 Saturday 9 till 5 Sunday Closed
In 1963, the acreage known as Death Valley on the east bank of White River
was considered one of the most poverty-stricken areas in Columbus. Now,
as Mill Race Park, it hosts Columbus favorite events, attracting throngs of
people.
The tract contained the Death Valley urban renewal area, the former
W.W. Mooney tannery site and woods and farmland near where the East
Fork of White River is formed. Prior to the 1960s, people lived along the river
in shacks made of tar paper and wood scraps. The spring rains flooded the
land, leaving a muddy residue on a blighted landscape.
City leaders began a fund drive in 1963 to raise $145,000 to purchase 66
acres from the residents for the park, pay for limited development and hire a
park planner.
By the fall of 1964, city workers had cut a roadway into the woods near
the river and gravel pits. They also cleared the underbrush.
Residents raised $18,500 by June 1966 to move the Clifty Creek covered
bridge from Azalia Road to Mill Race Park. Otherwise, the bridge would have
been destroyed to make way for a concrete bridge.
A two-car, 20-passenger steam-powered train copied after the General
of Civil War fame was dedicated in 1967 as a tourist attraction. But the train
cars suffered technical problems and sagging interest by the public.
In 1969, the city built an outdoor theater west of the former tannery site
near Lindsey Street. However, the pole building was damaged by wind six
years later.
Artist Richard Bauers 15-foot-tall welded steel sculpture, Skopos,
meaning the watcher, guarded the parks entrance. It was dedicated in
September 1979.
Two shelter houses, a boat ramp and a playground with swings were also
added to the park during that time.
While looking forward to the quincentennial anniversary in 1992 of
Christopher Columbus first voyage to the New World, the town searched
for a project that would continue to benefit the community long after the
celebration.
Residents found that an important dream, the park at Fifth and Lindsey
streets, had been partially realized almost 30 years before. They decided to
continue the development of Mill Race Park, a resource that could be greatly
enhanced.
Foundations, companies and individuals agreed to take part and
eventually pledged nearly $4 million to build structures and redesign the
landscape.
Landscape architect Michael Van Valkenburgh incorporated the beauty
of the riverfront and the parks proximity to the heart of the city in the
design. He made the site a water-dominated landscape by celebrating its
proximity to the rivers.
A round lake was excavated, with the soil creating mounds similar to
those made by American Indians in southern Indiana. Plants that tolerate
flooding were selected. Spaces were designed to accommodate lunch time
visitors or a class that comes to the park to study flora.
The Custer-Nugent Amphitheater was constructed and today hosts
many musical and theatrical events during the warmer months.
The renovated Mill Race Park opened in October 1992.
Entertainment
Entertainment
Within Bartholomew County, you can choose from a spectrum of culture, from casual
entertainment to the most refined forms of artistic expression.
Movie Theaters
AMC Showplace Columbus 12
555 Creekview Court, 372-1166 or 888262-4386, amctheatres.com
The Arts
Columbus Area Arts Council
The Commons on Fourth Street
376-2539, artsincolumbus.org
Music
Columbus Indiana
Philharmonic
376-2638, thecip.org
Dance
Dancers Studio
211 Washington St.
376-8080, dancers-studio.org
Ballet, modern dance and others
Beths Dance Center
527 Washington St.
372-3287
Year-Round
year-round activities
One easy way to find out whats going on at any particular time is to check the
community calendar on The Republics website, www.therepublic.com or the weekly
Go section published each Thursday in The Republic.
Heres a quick look at just some of the years big events.
Winter
Museums
Bartholomew County
Historical Society
Festival of Lights Parade: This downtown parade, traditionally held the first Saturday
in December, is a great way to kick off the holiday season. The parade is followed by the
lighting of the city Christmas tree at City Hall.
The Republics Bridal Fair: Held each January, this fair is where prospective brides can
find everything they need to create their dream weddings.
Spring
The Republics Home, Health and Garden Show: This two-day event at the Bartholomew County 4-H Fairgrounds features demonstrations and vendor booths to help
you turn your ideas into reality.
A museum chronicling
Hopes Moravian past.
Easter egg hunt: One sure sign that spring has arrived is Columbus annual Easter egg
hunt at Donner Park.
Salute concert: Every Memorial Day weekend, the Columbus Indiana Philharmonic
presents its free Salute concert on the courthouse lawn next to Bartholomew County
Memorial for Veterans.
Summer
Bartholomew County 4-H Fair: Good food, demolition derbies, plenty of free musical entertainment, lots of livestock, hundreds of 4-H projects and a lively midway. Whats not to like?
Columbus Farmers Market: Fans of fresh produce and local arts and crafts flock to the
market every Saturday morning from June through September. It is held in the Cummins
Inc. parking lot between Brown and Lindsey streets.
Neighborfest: This series, held the first Thursday of the month, offers musical entertainment to help residents beat the heat.
Biggest Block Party Ever: Music is also a big part of this annual community party, held
in late summer in downtown Columbus.
Rock The Park: This concert at Mill Race Park is an August highlight, bringing nationally
known acts to Columbus.
Hospice Concert: The annual free concert held the Saturday of Labor Day weekend at Mill
Race Park to benefit Our Hospice of South Central Indiana is a perfect way to end the summer.
Fall
Scottish Festival: Held every September at the Bartholomew County 4-H Fairgrounds.
Hope Heritage Days: A September weekend of fun on the town square in Hope, with
food, crafts, concerts, merchandise booths and a parade.
Mill Race Marathon: Held in September on a Boston Marathon-certified course
through Columbus. www.millracemarathon.com.
Ethnic Expo: The second weekend in October brings the biggest festival of the year. The
streets around City Hall are lined with food booths as Columbus diverse ethnic population struts its culinary stuff. Expo features a variety of musical performers, also representing many different cultures, merchandise booths and a Saturday morning parade.
the commons
The rebirth of The Commons perfectly embodies the
overall renaissance of downtown Columbus.
In name and location, The Commons has been a fixture in the heart of
the business and entertainment district since 1972. Completely rebuilt
in 2011, it serves its function as a community hub in a manner fitting
for a new century.
The ground floor houses the lobby, 8,000 square feet of retail and
restaurant space, a childrens playground and a food court. A performance space and patio are situated on the upper level.
The centerpiece of the lobby is Chaos I, a mechanical sculpture
designed by Swiss artist Jean Tinguely that had been an inescapable
presence in the old Commons since 1974. While its various movements are an endless source of fascination, it can easily be turned off
during performances or meetings.
The playgrounds most visually arresting feature is the Luckey
Climber. This net-enclosed biomorphic climbing system was
designed by Tom Luckey and his son, Spencer, a Connecticut-based
team that has installed such structures in various U.S. cities and Mexico City. Those who scale its full height of 44 feet have a panoramic
view of the rest of the playground, the lobby and the courthouse.
The performance space seats up to 450 at tables for banquets or
700 in a theater-style arrangement. The stage boasts an impressive
lighting system. Behind it are dressing rooms and a catering kitchen.
A smaller stage on the lower level, behind Chaos, is suited to
meetings or a lunchtime music series.
The Columbus Area Arts Council has its offices in The Commons.
Among the annual events at The Commons are the arts councils
UnCommon Cause fundraiser, First Fridays for Families and the prom
for Columbus East and North high schools.
The building is certified to a silver Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, or LEED, level by the U.S. Green Building Council.
The roof, designed by Michigan-based Live Roof, is covered with vegetative material that provides insulation and storm water absorption.
Trees are featured on the patio designed to invite informal socializing in keeping with the entire facilitys intended role as a central
gathering spot for the city.
Koetter Kim of Boston is the design architect, and CSO Architects
of Indianapolis is the architect of record.
Three sides are enclosed in glass, and over 15 types of glass were
used.
Attractions
attractions
Columbus stature as one of the worlds
architectural showcases draws visitors from around the world
In 1942, a new building for First Christian Church at Fifth and Franklin streets, designed by Eliel Saarinen, was completed. The
idea to have a renowned modernist architect undertake the project came from J. Irwin Miller, then the CEO of Cummins Engine Co.,
already Americas premier diesel engine maker (a status it still enjoys).
Millers family was also the major shareholder in a prominent bank of the day, and in the early 1950s, Miller enlisted Saarinens
son, Eero, to design its main branch at Fifth and Washington streets.
From there, the Cummins Foundation became involved in financing architects fees for public buildings such as schools, the
post office and the library. More churches and other private institutions got on board with the communitys modernist zeal.
Other top-tier architects such as Harry Weese, I.M. Pei, Kevin Roche and Cesar Pelli created works here. Large-scale sculptures also found a home in Columbus public spaces, including works by the likes of Henry Moore and Dale Chihuly.
Since the 1970s, architecture students from around the world roaming the city with clipboards and cameras have been a staple
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