ABOUT THE CITY
Columbus is the capital and the largest city in the State of Ohio. Acknowledged by Money Magazine as the 8th best large city in the U.S. to inhabit, it is also recognized as an emerging global city. 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.
Columbus has a generally strong and diverse economy, ranking in the top 10 overall in the United States, and the best in Ohio, according to Policom Corp. As the state capital, there is a large government presence in the city. Including city, county, state, and federal employers, government jobs provide the largest single source of employment within Columbus. With approximately 100,000 college students in the Metropolitan Area, there are a large number of people employed within higher education institutions.
Annual festivities in Columbus include the Ohio State Fair—one of the largest state fairs in the country— as well as the Columbus Arts Festival and the Jazz and Ribs Festival, both of which occur on the downtown riverfront. Throughout the summer you may enjoy the Actors’ Theatre free performances of Shakespearean plays in an open-air amphitheatre located in German Village.
About Columbus
Columbus—Ohio’s capital—is located in the heart of the Buckeye State and is one of the nation’s fastest growing metropolitan areas. The community offers residents a variety of cultural, entertainment, and educational opportunities. And with a rock bottom unemployment rate, jobs in Greater Columbus are plentiful. The arts and cultural amenities of Columbus rival those found in other major cities across the United States.
Residents enjoy an abundance of galleries and performance space, exciting downtown festivals, professional sports, and world-class restaurants. Named after discoverer Christopher Columbus, Ohio’s capital city encompasses a six county metropolitan area and covers 3,142 square miles. Surrounded on all sides by fields full of soybeans, corn and wheat and small farm towns with names like Pataskala and Bucyrus, as well as home to Ohio State University.
History
Evidence of ancient mound-building societies abounds in the region near the confluence of the Scioto and Olentangy rivers. Mound Street, located in downtown Columbus, was so named because of its proximity to a large Native American burial mound. Those ancient civilizations had long since faded into history when European explorers began moving into the region south of Lake Erie. Rather than an empty frontier, however, they encountered people of the Miami, Delaware, Wyandot, Shawnee, and Mingo nations. These tribes resisted expansion by the fledgling United States, resulting in years of bitter conflict.
After achieving statehood in 1803, political infighting among Ohio’s more prominent leaders and a series of fires resulted in the state capital moving from Chillicothe to Zanesville and back again. The state legislature eventually decided that a new capital city, located in the center of the state, was a necessary compromise.
Fast Facts
Zip Code: 43201 – 43240
County: Franklin, Delaware, Fairfield
Population: 1,725,000
Female: 50.89%
Male: 49.11%
Median Age: 37.2
Ethnic Makeup:
Afro American: 16.80%
Asian: 2.40%
Hispanic: 1.80%
Native American: 0.30%
White/Caucasian: 81.30%
Cost of Living Index: 98.7%
Median Income: $38,892
Home Median Value: $115,583
Home Appreciation: 5.11%
Neighborhoods
Downtown
The downtown area, situated at the confluence of the Scioto and Olentangy rivers, is marked by a growing number of modern skyscrapers that surround such landmarks as the plain-faced statehouse, the ornate Ohio Theatre, the stately Rhodes Tower and the quaint brick streets of German Village. The city’s south side is closer to the hill country that dominates the state’s southeastern landscape. Another well-known local institution is the Columbus Zoo; one of the nation’s most acclaimed.
German Village
To the south you will find German Village with quaint brick streets and homes make this pedestrian-friendly community attractive to anyone seeking urban living. Just south of downtown, German Village is the perfect choice for professionals working in the heart of the city.
Climate
| Month | Avg Hi | Avg Lo | Avg Precip | |||
| Jan | 31.9 | 18.5 | 2.2 | |||
| Feb | 38 | 21.2 | 2.2 | |||
| Mar | 50.5 | 31.2 | 3.3 | |||
| Apr | 62 | 40 | 3.2 | |||
| May | 72.3 | 50.3 | 3.9 | |||
| Jun | 80.4 | 58 | 4 | |||
| Jul | 83.7 | 62.7 | 4.3 | |||
| Aug | 82.1 | 60.8 | 3.7 | |||
| Sep | 76.2 | 54.8 | 3 | |||
| Oct | 64.5 | 42.9 | 2.2 | |||
| Nov | 51.4 | 34.3 | 3.2 | |||
| Dec | 39.2 | 24.6 | 2.9 |
By Car
Highways/Interstates
Columbus is bisected by two major Interstate Highways, Interstate 70 running east-west, and Interstate 71 running north to roughly southwest. The two Interstates combine downtown for about 1.5 miles in an area locally known as “The Split,” which is a major traffic congestion point within Columbus, especially during rush hour.
Voter Registration
Ohio Court Clerks
http://www.cota.com
Franklin County Board of Elections
(614) 462-3100
Delaware County Board of Elections
(614) 368-1780
Fairfield County Board of Elections
(614) 687-7000
Licking County Board of Elections
(614) 349-6024
Madison County Board of Elections
(614) 852-9424
Pickaway County Board of Elections
(614) 474-1100
Individuals may register to vote at any of the Clerk of Courts four Auto Title Division Offices listed above. To qualify to register, or to vote, an individual must meet each of the following requirements: a United States citizen; 18 years or older by the general election day; and a resident of Ohio for at least 30 days.
To vote, an individual must be registered to vote for at least 30 days before Election Day. Additionally, the registration or change must be received or postmarked 30 days prior to the election in which the individual intends to vote. The County Board of Elections provides notification of where to vote.
Public Transportation
COTA
Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA)
www.cota.com
Port Columbus is served by Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) public bus service, available to take you almost anywhere in the city.
Schedules and rates are listed on the COTA Website.
Taxi
Taxi
General Manager
(614) 235-1077
Taxis are available in the ground transportation area of the terminal on a 24-hour basis. The electronic meter should be activated to compute your fare from Port Columbus International Airport. The approximate fare into downtown Columbus is $22.00.
Air Transportation
Port Columbus International Airport
(614) 239-4000
4600 International Gateway
Columbus, OH
www.port-columbus.com
Located eight minutes from downtown on I-670, Port provides 400 daily arrivals/departures and non-stop service to 35 destinations.
Bolton Field
(614) 851-9900
2000 Norton Rd.
Columbus, OH
Private airport.
Don Scott Field
(614) 292-5460
2160 W. Case Rd.
Columbus, OH
Private airport run by The Ohio State University
Local Phone Numbers
| The area code for Columbus | 614 |
| All Emergencies | 911 |
| Utilities | |
| Electric | |
| American Electric Power (AEP) | (614) 464-7700 |
| http://www.aep.com/ | |
| Natural Gas | |
| Columbia Gas of Ohio, Inc. | (614) 460-2222 |
| http://www.columbiagasohio.com/ | |
| Telephone | |
| AT&T | (800) 288-2020 |
| http://www.att.sbc.com/ | |
| Refuse | |
| Division of Refuse Collection | (614) 645-8774 |
| http://refuse.ci.columbus.oh.us/ | |
| Water | |
| City of Columbus Water Department | (614) 645-6186. |
| http://www.columbuswater.com/ | |
| Cable Television | |
| American Telecasting of Columbus, Inc. | (614) 251-8170 |
| Continental Cablevision | (800) 425-2225 |
| Private Cable Systems of Ohio | (614) 964-0812 |
| Time Warner Communications | (614) 481-5050 |
| http://www.twcol.com/ | |
| Hospitals | |
| Children S Hospital | (614) 722-5950 |
| 700 Children S Drive | |
| Columbus, OH 43025 | |
| Doctors Hospital | (614) 297-4000 |
| 1087 Dennison Avenue | |
| Columbus, OH 43201-3496 | |
| Grant Medical Center | (614) 461-3232 |
| 111 South Grant Avenue | |
| Columbus, OH 43215 | |
| James Cancer Hospital | (614) 293-5485 |
| 300 West 10th Avenue | |
| Columbus, OH 43201 | |
| Mount Carmel Health | (614) 234-5423 |
| 793 West State Street | |
| Columbus, OH 43222 |
| Ohio State University Hospitals | (614) 293-5000 |
| 1375 Perry Street 2nd Floor | |
| Columbus, OH 43201 | |
| Ohio State University Hospitals East | (614) 251-3033 |
| 1492 Broad Street | |
| Columbus, OH 43205 | |
| Select Specialty Hospital-Columbus | (614) 252-4440 |
| 1492 East Broad Street | |
| Columbus, OH 43205 | |
| Select Specialty Hospital – West | (614) 252-4440 |
| 1087 Dennison Avenue | |
| Columbus, OH 43201 | |
| Select Specialty Hospital – Osu/rive | (614) 293-6931 |
| 401 West 10th Avenue | |
| Columbus, OH 43210 | |
| Riverside Methodist Hospitals | (614) 261-5151 |
| Olentangy River Road | |
| Columbus, OH 43214 | |
| Financial Services | |
| Automatic Teller Information | |
| ATM Locator | (800) 248-4286 |
| MasterCrd ATM | (800) 424-7787 |
| VISA Plus System | (800) 843-7587 |
| Lost or Stolen Credit Cards | |
| American Express | (800) 233-5432 |
| AT&T Universal Card | (800) 423-4343 |
| Diners Club | (800) 234-6377 |
| Discover Card | (800) 347-2683 |
| JCB | (800) 736-8111 |
| MasterCard | (800) 826-2181 |
| VISA | (800) 336-8472 |
| Lost or Stolen Travelers Checks | |
| American Express | (800) 221-7282 |
| Thomas Cook MasterCard | (800) 223-7373 |
| Travelers Check Customer Service | (800) 645-6556 |
| VISA | (800) 227-6811 |
| Services /Support Networks | |
| Directory Assistance | 411 |
| Alcohol & Drug 24-Hour Help Line | (800) 562-1240 |
| National Runaway Switchboard | (800) 621-4000 |
| 24-hour hotline to link runaways to social service agencies or to | |
| their families. Confidential. | |
| Teen Link (Various Topics) | (800) 235-9678 |
| Teen Health InfoLine | (800) 998-3600 |
Television
| 4 | NBC |
| 6 | ABC |
| 8 | ind. |
| 10 | CBS |
| 13 | HSN |
| 13 | DT ABC |
| 14 | DT NBC |
| 17 | LP HSN |
| 19 | LP ind. |
| 21 | DT CBS |
| 23 | TBN |
| 28 | FOX |
| 34 | PBS |
| 36 | DT FOX |
| 38 | DT PBS |
Radio
| AM Radio Stations | ||
| 610 | WTVN | News/Talk |
| 700 | WLW | News/Talk |
| 820 | WOSU | Ohio State University Public Radio |
| 880 | WRFD | Religious |
| 920 | WMNI | Nostalgia |
| 1230 | WTPG | Talk |
| 1320 | WLOH | Oldies |
| 1460 | WBNS | Sports |
| 1550 | WXOL | Spanish |
| FM Radio Stations | ||
| 88.1 | WCDR | Religious |
| 88.7 | WUFM | Christian Contemporary |
| 89.7 | WOSU | Ohio State University Classical |
| 90.5 | WCBE | Columbus Board of Education Public Radio |
| 92.3 | WCOL | Country |
| 93.3 | WLZT | Adult Contemporary |
| 94.7 | WSNY | Adult Contemporary |
| 95.5 | WHOK | Country |
| 96.3 | WLVQ | Rock |
| 97.1 | WBNS | Hot AC |
| 97.9 | WNCI | Top-40 |
| 98.9 | WXMG | Rhythmic Oldies |
| 99.7 | WBZX | Rock |
| 100.3 | WCLT | Country |
| 101.1 | WWCD | Alternative |
| 101.5 | WOBN | Otterbein College |
| 102.3 | WHOK | Country |
| 103.5 | WJZA | Smooth Jazz |
| 103.9 | WTDA | Adult Hits |
| 104.9 | WCVO | Christian Contemporary |
| 105.7 | WBWR | Rock |
| 106.3 | WJYD | Gospel Music |
| 106.7 | WOSB | Ohio State University Classical |
| 107.1 | WAZU | Rock |
| 107.5 | WCKX | Hip Hop |
| 107.9 | WODB | Classic Hits |
Newspapers
Columbus Dispatch
(614) 461-5000
www.dispatch.com
Main daily newspaper
Suburban News Publications
(614) 785-1212
www.snponline.com
Neighborhood/suburb specific paper, serving 23 suburbs and Columbus
The Daily Reporter
(614) 224-4835
www.sourcenews.com
Central Ohio’s daily business and legal newspaper
Arts
Columbus Cultural Arts Center
(614) 645-7047
139 West Main Street
Columbus, OH 43215
The Cultural Arts Center is located in a restored 19th century state arsenal. In 1974, the building was placed on the National Register of Historic places. All of the main structure of the building is original and most of the bricks are original.
Columbus Museum of Art
(614) 221-6801
480 East Broad Street
Columbus, OH 43215-3823
The Columbus Museum of art features an outstanding collection of art ranging from French impressionists to American modernists. Works by Matisse, Picasso, Hopper, O’Keefe, Monet and Degas are highlighted in the Russell Page Sculpture Garden and the Ross Photography Center. The museum includes several hands-on activities for both children and adults.
Festivals
Ohio Expositions Center
(614) 644-3247
The Fairgrounds
717 17th Ave.
Columbus, OH
Home of the Ohio State Fair, largest state fair in the nation. Exhibits, sporting events, and entertainment shows are held here year-round.
Red, White, and Boom
www.redwhiteandboom.org
Red, White, and Boom, the largest fireworks display in the Midwest on the riverfront downtown to crowds of over 500,000 people, as well as the popular “Doo Dah Parade,” a nonsensical satire of ordinary parades.
Outdoors
Franklin Park Conservatory
(614) 645-TREE (8733)
1777 E. Broad St.
Columbus, OH
A 28-acre botanical garden featuring bonsai and orchid collections and a Victorian palm house. The conservatory also features a variety of seasonal programming.
Whetstone Park of Roses
(614) 645-3350
3923 N. High St.
Columbus, OH
A 13-acre park featuring 11,000 rose bushes of more than 350 varieties.
Historic Sites
Ohio Statehouse
(614) 752-9777
Capitol Square on U.S. 23
Columbus, OH
This 1861 Greek Revival building is the home of the Ohio Legislature. The dome of the rotunda is painted with the state seal; the building also has portraits of Ohio’s governors and presidents and historical documents. You can take a self-guided tour of the Senate chamber when it’s not in session.
St. Joseph Cathedral
Located in the heart of downtown, this beautiful Catholic church dates back to the mid-1800s. Featuring 19th-century French Gothic Revival architecture, the cathedral houses European stained-glass windows depicting the life of Christ and the 12 apostles. Weddings are usually held at 11am and 2:30pm on Saturday. Historic, religious and art tours are available by appointment.
Shopping
Columbus City Center Mall
111 South Third Street
Columbus, OH
www.shopcitycenter.com
Located in the heart of Downtown Columbus, City Center features more than 90 national retailers, local shops, restaurants and Kaufmann’s Department Store.
Eastland Mall
(614) 861-3232
2740 B Eastland Mall
Columbus, OH 43232
www.eastland-mall.com
Indoor mall anchored by JC Penney, Macy’s and Sears.
Sports
Columbus Marathon
(614) 421-7866
416 Northridge Road
Columbus, OH 43214
www.columbusmarathon.com
The Columbus Marathon features a flat, fast course which saw nearly 20 percent of finishers qualify for the Boston Marathon in 2005. The cloverleaf design of the course also makes it easy for spectators to see their athletes at several different points – all within a block walking distance. The course begins in downtown Columbus and takes athletes east through Bexley, past the Governor’s Mansion and Capital University; back through the festive neighborhood of Old Town East; south through German Village; up High Street through downtown Columbus and the Short North Arts District; a jaunt through Upper Arlington, down through the campus of The Ohio State University, through the tree-lined streets of Victorian Village and back to a huge crowd awaiting finishers outside Nationwide Arena in the Arena District.
Education
Columbus is the home of The Ohio State University, which is one of the largest college campuses in the United States. Other institutions located in Columbus and its metro area; include Columbus State Community College, Franklin University, Ohio Dominican University and the Columbus College of Art and Design.
Community Colleges
Community colleges exist for two major purposes. The first is to serve as a bridge from high school to college by providing courses for transfer toward a bachelor’s degree. Four out of 10 collegebound high-school graduates start their college education this way.
The second function of community colleges is to prepare students for the job market by offering entry-level career training as well as courses for adult students who want to upgrade their skills for the workplace. They often offer programs that are not available at four-year schools, like fashion design.
Columbus State Community College
(614) 287-2400
550 E Spring St.
Columbus, OH 43215
www.cscc.edu
Offers two-year career programs in the areas of business, health, public service, and engineering technologies, as well as transfer programs.
Liberal Arts Colleges
Liberal arts colleges offer a broad base of courses in the humanities, social sciences, and sciences. Most are private and focus mainly on undergraduate students. Classes tend to be small and personal attention is available.
Online Learning
Recent years have witnessed the rise of online degree programs, to allow the busy professional a chance to work at their own pace from the comfort of their home on the path to getting a degree. The costs to students are typically the same as for traditional classes— and financial aid is equally available—while the cost to the institution can be much less.
There are online universities ranging from legitimate distance learning systems to fly-by-night degree-mills. It’s important to research a particular institution before deciding to enroll in their system. Generally, brick-and-mortar schools that also offer online classes are the safest, though there are plenty of fully accredited online universities out there.
Nearly 3 million students are believed to be taking online classes at institutions of higher education in the United States this year. That number has been growing about 25% a year recently. Now, virtually all public higher education institutions, as well as a vast majority of private, for-profit institutions, now offer online classes. By contrast, only about half of private, nonprofit schools offer them. Online schools offer everything from Associate’s degrees to Doctoral programs with available emphases in everything from Business Administration to Criminal Justice to Nursing. Some programs require students to attend some campus classes or orientations, but many are delivered completely online. Online courses generally require a computer with a broadband connection, but are now a serious option for the busy professional.
Public vs. Private
Public colleges are usually less expensive, particularly for in-state residents. They get most of their money from the state or local government. Private colleges rely on tuition, fees, endowments, and other private sources. Private colleges are usually smaller and can offer more personalized attention and often more prestige.
Franklin University
(614) 797-4700
201 S Grant Ave
Columbus, OH 43215-5399
www.franklin.edu
Offers programs for nontraditional students. Private nonprofit, 4- year or above. Full-time equivalent enrollment: 4096
Ohio Dominican University
(800) 955-OHIO
1216 Sunbury RD
Columbus OH 43219
www.ohiodominican.edu
A Catholic liberal arts college that offers students a high quality, career-oriented education in an intimate setting.
Trade & Specialty Schools
Columbus College of Art and Design
(614) 224-9101
107 N Ninth St
Columbus, OH 43215
www.ccad.edu
Offers BFA degrees in seven visual arts majors plus education programs for adults and children of all ages.
Universities
Generally, a university is bigger than a college and offers more majors and research facilities. Class size often reflects institutional size and some classes may taught by graduate students.
Ohio State University-main Campus
(614) 292-6446
190 N. Oval Mall
Columbus, OH 43210
www.osu.edu
Public, 4-year or above. Full-time enrollment: 49,249. In 2005, U.S. News and World Report rankings of America’s Best College continues to rank Ohio State among the nation’s top 25 public institutions, and the only public university in Ohio on that list.
Upper Division
Upper-division schools offer the last two years of undergraduate study, usually in specialized programs leading to a bachelor’s degree. Students then generally transfer to an upper-division college after completing an associate degree or after finishing a second year of study at a four-year college.
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