The Columbus area has seen human settlement for at least 8,000 years. The city began as two separate burghs: Old Columbus at the mouth of the river Don; and New Columbus, a fishing and trading settlement, where the Denburn waterway entered the river Dee estuary.
Live for variety? We've built an entire city around it. You see, as a patchwork of communities, each with its own distinct character and offerings, our style changes with a 15-minute walk. You can sample the historic, the artsy, the sports-oriented, the high fashion and the college life, all in one very manageable, friendly Midwestern city. Check us out. We'll give you a taste of local color, Columbus Style.

Columbus has a moderate climate with four distinct seasons. Average annual temperature is 53° F with the average monthly temperature in January at 28° F and July at 75° F. Annually, the city receives an average of 37" of rain and 28" of snow.