History of Columbus

The first permanent American settlement was founded in 1797 by Lucas Sullivant, a smalltime explorer who had previously encountered several native tribes in the area. A large flood wiped out the original settlement, however, in 1798, though it was rebuilt. When Ohio achieved statehood in 1803 there was much ado about where the state capital would end up residing, though Columbus was eventually chosen. It was quickly connected to Baltimore via the National Road. It was chartered as a city in 1834, and by the turn of the 20th century manufacturing and transportation had become staples of the city.

Transportation and its Rise in Columbus

The manufacturing and transportation industries have always had a strong bond, with manufactured goods always needing a way to get from their origin to their destination. Columbus, for a long time, utilized the Ohio and Erie canals to ship its goods, and more recently railroads and long-haul trucking. In 1850 the Columbus and Xenia Railroad was the first railroad to enter the city, with more coming in the following years. A Union Station was built and by 1875 Columbus had eight full railroads crossing through the city.

Tourism in Columbus

Columbus is the final resting place for many notable buildings, and the art-deco architectural style has been employed in city buildings for quite some time; in fact, the Ohio Judicial Center is one of the most famous in the city. Tourists can also visit one of the many museums in the city, including the Columbus Museum of Art and the Wexner Center for the Arts, which is a contemporary art gallery as well as a research facility located on the Ohio State University campus. Tourists can also the Columbus and Franklin County Metropolitan Park District, which is a collection of public gardens (among other equally fascinating areas).

Taxi Service in Columbus

If you need to get around in Columbus feel free to call Acme Taxi or Northway Cab, as both will get you where you need to go.

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