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City (pop., 2000: 186,291), western Georgia, U.S. Located on the Chattahoochee River , it was founded in 1827 and by 1840 had become a leading inland cotton port with a thriving textile industry.
During the American Civil War it was a major supply city for the Confederacy and the site of the last battle east of the Mississippi. Now highly industrialized, Columbus is one of the South's largest textile centres. It is home to the Confederate Naval Museum. Fort Benning (established 1918) is nearby.
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City (pop., 2000: 711,470), capital of Ohio, U.S. Located at the junction of the Scioto and Olentangy rivers, the city was planned in 1812 as a political centre and sited opposite the original 1797 settlement of Franklinton; the state government moved to the city in 1816.
The arrival of roads, canals, and rail in the mid 19th century led to significant growth, and by 1900 Columbus had emerged as an important transportation and commercial centre. It is Ohio's largest city, and its economy is supported by industry, governmental agencies, and numerous educational and research institutions, including the Ohio State University .
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Langdell Christopher Columbus