In January 1821, the Indiana Legislature created Bartholomew County and briefly named the new county seat “Tiptona” after John Tipton. However, in March, politicians had recounted their original decision and named the area “Columbus”, after explorer Christopher Columbus. Both Columbus North and Columbus East have competitive athletics and have many notable athletes competing in college and beyond. He later became the highway commissioner for the state of Indiana and was assigned to build a highway from Indianapolis, Indiana, to Louisville, Kentucky.
Here's why visitors often find Columbus to be one of the most “unexpected” cities they've ever visited and why many choose to move their family or business to Columbus. Columbus is the birthplace of former Indiana Governor and former Vice President of the United States, Mike Pence. Because Columbus is far enough from Indianapolis, it benefits greatly from nearby travelers who recognize Columbus as an important city in its own right. He was later appointed highway commissioner for the state of Indiana and was assigned to build a highway from Indianapolis, Indiana, to Louisville, Kentucky.
Later, Tipton was appointed highway commissioner for the state of Indiana and was assigned to build a highway from Indianapolis, Indiana, to Louisville, Kentucky.
