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Team Advantage GMAC Real Estate has moved! WE are now at 3950 25th Street Columbus Indiana

Rusty Rains (Team Advantage GMAC ) — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 15:21:57 -0500

To better serve the needs of our clients, we have relocated our office to 3950 25th Street in Columbus Indiana 47203. We are all excited about the move. It lets us better position our selves in this tough market so we can better serve our clients. Please feel free to check us out on the web and enjoy our new website.

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We have launched a brand new website! We have launched a brand new website! We Have Launched a brand new website! Thats right folks. We hvae included a brand new Careers page that will tell you everything you need to know. It tells about our parent company Genral Motors and GMAC. We have an advanced property search system that is like no other. We have community pages that will tell you about the comunities we serve. We also have a market place system that will let people place their business on our website. We have a one stop shop. You can learn about Ditech which is also owned by
GMAC, GMAC Mortgage, and Home Comings Financial . We have information about GMAC Insurance and GMAC Financial Services. The website will just continue to grow as we put more information in. If you are looking for a rental or want to advertise a rental then we can help you there to. We have included a page for landlords to put there properties on our site for the public to see. We have also a section that will tell you about GMAC and links to Elegant Homes, Habitat for Humanity, and Realtor.org. You will have to go on the site to see everything. It really is like no other real estate site in Columbus Indiana. Dont worry we also included Ediburgh, Hope, Seymour, Franklin, Nashville, Greensburg, and North Vernon. We have information on all of these comunities. We also have an events page that people can submit events for the public to see. This new website has no limits.

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We have launched a brand new website!

Rusty Rains (Team Advantage GMAC ) — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 11:26:38 -0500

We have launched a brand new website! We have launched a brand new website! We Have Launched a brand new website! Thats right folks. We hvae included a brand new Careers page that will tell you everything you need to know. It tells about our parent company Genral Motors and GMAC. We have an advanced property search system that is like no other. We have community pages that will tell you about the comunities we serve. We also have a market place system that will let people place their business on our website. We have a one stop shop. You can learn about Ditech which is also owned by
GMAC, GMAC Mortgage, and Home Comings Financial . We have information about GMAC Insurance and GMAC Financial Services. The website will just continue to grow as we put more information in. If you are looking for a rental or want to advertise a rental then we cn help you there to. We have included a page for landlords to put there properties on our site for the public to see. We have also a section that will tell you about GMAC and links to Elegant Homes, Habitat for Humanity, and Realtor.org. You will have to go on the site to see everything. It really is like no other real estate site in Columbus Indiana. Dont worry we also included Ediburgh, Hope, Seymour, Franklin, Nashville, Greensburg, and North Vernon. We have information on all of these comunities. We also have an events page that people can submit events for the public to see. This new website has no limits.

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Columbus Indiana Real Estate Listings with Team Advantage GMAC Real Estate-1150 S JONESVILLE Road

Rusty Rains (Team Advantage GMAC ) — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 14:47:42 -0500

1150 S JONESVILLE Road

Completely remodeled home. Cable/phone ready in all rooms. New kitchen and 200 amp service. Original woodwork completely restored to original condition. Garage had 10 doors on both ends. Must see to believe. It has 2174 square feet and sets on a little over an acre. It has been well maintained and is a great catch for someone looking for a home. It is priced to sell so don't wait call and set up your private showing today. Give us a call at 812-372-GMAC or email me Rusty@TeamAdvantageGMAC.com

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Columbus Indiana Real Estate Listings with Team Advantage GMAC Real Estate-307 S KYLE Street

Rusty Rains (Team Advantage GMAC ) — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 14:40:34 -0500

307 S KYLE Street

This 5 bedroom 2 bath home located centrally in Edinburgh. Home has been remodeled, including replacement windows, doors, all new paint and floor coverings, new roof, soffits, and gutters, new AC, most of the walls have new drywall, new bathroom fixtures, and new kitchen cabinets, coutertops, and new furnace. It has been well maintained and is a great catch for someone looking for a home. It is priced to sell so don't wait call and set up your private showing today. Give us a call at 812-372-GMAC or email me Rusty@TeamAdvantageGMAC.com

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Columbus Indiana Real Estate Listings with Team Advantage GMAC Real Estate-1636 N PINION Court

Rusty Rains (Team Advantage GMAC ) — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 12:55:12 -0500

1636 N Pinion Court

This 3 bedroom 1.5 ath spacious home is like new with an open floot plan. It has 2912 square feet and is on a corner lot. It has a very large basement. It has empty lots on both sides of the home. Room Measurements are approximate and may vary. It has been well maintained and is a great catch for someone looking for a home. It is priced to sell so don't wait call and set up your private showing today. Give us a call at 812-372-GMAC or email me Rusty@TeamAdvantageGMAC.com

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Columbus Indiana Real Estate Listings with Team Advantage GMAC Real Estate-405 Patterson

Rusty Rains (Team Advantage GMAC ) — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 12:47:49 -0500

405 Patterson

One unit Totally Remodeled.This ranch home/ duplex. One unit is 2 bedroom 1 bath home with the front unit being a 3 bedroom 1 bath with a attached rental home is move in ready. Rental is framed up and has water and electric but needs to be completed. Live in half-rent half. Great for someone looking to invest for rent income. It is currently zoned commercial because the back used to have a shop ran out of it. It has been well maintained and is a great catch for someone looking for a home. It is priced to sell so don't wait call and set up your private showing today. Give us a call at 812-372-GMAC or email me Rusty@TeamAdvantageGMAC.com

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Columbus Indiana Real Estate Listings with Team Advantage GMAC Real Estate-12412 S 100 W Road

Rusty Rains (Team Advantage GMAC ) — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 09:00:36 -0500

12412 S 100 W Road

This home has a lot to offer. It is a three bedroom two bathrom home that offer 1575 sqaure feet. It sets on 2.45 Acres and was built in 1999. It has a walk in closet and a whirlpool tub in the master bath. It has been well maintained and is a great catch for someone looking for this type of home. It is priced to sell so don't wait call and set up your private showing today. Give us a call at 812-372-GMAC or email me Rusty@TeamAdvantageGMAC.com

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Columbus Indiana Real Estate Listings with Team Advantage GMAC Real Estate-13101 N 100 E

Rusty Rains (Team Advantage GMAC ) — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 08:54:30 -0500

13101 N 100 E

This home has a beautiful country setting. It is a 3 bedroom 1 bath home that has a womping 3112 square feet. This home is Bedford Stone with full partially finished basement. It has a 3 Car attached garage and outbuilding. The pool table in basement stays for the new buyers. It has been well maintained and is a great catch for someone looking for this type of home. It is priced to sell so don't wait call and set up your private showing today. Give us a call at 812-372-GMAC or email me Rusty@TeamAdvantageGMAC.com

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Commercial Columbus Indiana Real Estate Listings with Team Advantage GMAC-1503 WASHINGTON ST. Street

Rusty Rains (Team Advantage GMAC ) — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 12:40:56 -0500

1503 WASHINGTON ST. Street

Office with high traffic exposure, 7 parking spaces, and a one-bedroom, vacant apartment upstairs. This building could be split into more than one office. Two front doors, a side and a back door. Has had more than one office in the past. It in on Washington Street in Columbus. This is a great building that has been well maintained.vIt is priced to sell so don't wait call and set up your private showing today. Give us a call at 812-372-GMAC or email me Rusty@TeamAdvantageGMAC.com

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Commercial Columbus Indiana Real Estate Listings with Team Advantage GMAC-111 AIKEN Street

Rusty Rains (Team Advantage GMAC ) — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 11:11:38 -0500

111 AIKEN Street

Great business location. It is presently Paden Engineering and is used as Industrial/manufacturing/office/warehouse. It has endless possibilities. It has 17,100 Square feet. It is Zoned B1. It sets on a little over an Acre. This is a great building that has been well maintained.vIt is priced to sell so don't wait call and set up your private showing today. Give us a call at 812-372-GMAC or email me Rusty@TeamAdvantageGMAC.com

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Commercial Columbus Indiana Real Estate Listings with Team Advantage GMAC-7440 INTERNATIONAL Drive

Rusty Rains (Team Advantage GMAC ) — Sat, 12 Apr 2008 17:57:15 -0500

7440 INTERNATIONAL Drive

Great location! Only 1/4 mile from I-65 100x100 commercial building zoned B-4 can be used as retail or industrial. 7500 sq ft warehouse/ shop area, 2500 sq ft office area, and 2500 sq ft unfinished mezzanine. Paved front and side parking lot. Fenced in back lot with electronic gate. Lot has potential for 30,000 sq ft addition. Pesently used for Automobile, Industrial/Manufacturing, and Retail.It is priced to sell so don't wait call and set up your private showing today. Give us a call at 812-372-GMAC or email me Rusty@TeamAdvantageGMAC.com

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Commercial Columbus Indiana Real Estate Listings with Team Advantage GMAC Real Estate-854 Cottage Avenue

Rusty Rains (Team Advantage GMAC ) — Sat, 12 Apr 2008 17:49:08 -0500

854 Cottage Avenue

This 2500 Square foot building comes with everything that you need to start a restaurant. It is right across from what is going to be the new dog park in Columbus. The house next to this can be negotiated also. It is all zoned commercial. This has endless possibilities. It is priced to sell so don't wait call and set up your private showing today. Give us a call at 812-372-GMAC or email me Rusty@TeamAdvantageGMAC.com

Columbus is the county seat of Bartholomew County, Indiana, United States. The population was 39,059 at the 2000 census. The current mayor is Fred Armstrong. It is a small city approximately 40 miles (64 km) south of Indianapolis,^[3]on the east fork of the White River. It is also the principal city of the Columbus, Indiana metropolitan statistical area which encompasses all of Bartholomew County. Not only is Columbus an international architectural showplace, but Columbus is also currently ranked eleventh in the U.S. on the list of safest cities per population. In 2006, Columbus won the highly competitive national contest, "America in Bloom." In 2004 it was named as one of "The Ten Most Playful Towns" by Nick Jr. Family Magazine. The July 2005 edition of "GQ Magazine" named Columbus one of the "62 Reasons to Love Your Country." Columbus is the headquarters of the engine company, Cummins Inc.

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Columbus Indiana Real Estate Listings with Team Advantage GMAC Real Estate-3572 TALLEY Road

Rusty Rains (Team Advantage GMAC ) — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 12:15:24 -0500

3572 TALLEY Road

This Very Clean ready to move in ranch home with 3 bedrooms, living room, even has a family room. It has a 1.5 car garage over sized driveway. Very large fenced in yard. Looks out over acres of farm ground. It has 964 square feet. It is priced to sell so don't wait call and set up your private showing today. Give us a call at 812-372-GMAC or email me Rusty@TeamAdvantageGMAC.com

Columbus is the county seat of Bartholomew County, Indiana, United States. The population was 39,059 at the 2000 census. The current mayor is Fred Armstrong. It is a small city approximately 40 miles (64 km) south of Indianapolis,^[3] on the east fork of the White River. It is also the principal city of the Columbus, Indiana metropolitan statistical area which encompasses all of Bartholomew County. Not only is Columbus an international architectural showplace, but Columbus is also currently ranked eleventh in the U.S. on the list of safest cities per population. In 2006, Columbus won the highly competitive national contest, "America in Bloom." In 2004 it was named as one of "The Ten Most Playful Towns" by Nick Jr. Family Magazine. The July 2005 edition of "GQ Magazine" named Columbus one of the "62 Reasons to Love Your Country." Columbus is the headquarters of the engine company, Cummins Inc.

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Columbus Indiana Real Estate Listings with Team Advantage GMAC Real Estate-4669 N WEST RIDGE Drive

Rusty Rains (Team Advantage GMAC ) — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 12:10:32 -0500

4669 N WEST RIDGE Drive

This is a 4 bedroom 1.5 bath on 81x100 lot. Great neighborhood. 2 car detached garage, lots of room to grow. Privacy fence in backyard. Home is sold as is. Will Consider Contract Sale - Minimum $10,000 Down Payment. It has 1620 square feet It is a must see.It is priced to sell so don't wait call and set up your private showing today. Give us a call at 812-372-GMAC or email me Rusty@TeamAdvantageGMAC.com

Columbus is the county seat of Bartholomew County, Indiana, United States. The population was 39,059 at the 2000 census. The current mayor is Fred Armstrong. It is a small city approximately 40 miles (64 km) south of Indianapolis,^[3] on the east fork of the White River. It is also the principal city of the Columbus, Indiana metropolitan statistical area which encompasses all of Bartholomew County. Not only is Columbus an international architectural showplace, but Columbus is also currently ranked eleventh in the U.S. on the list of safest cities per population. In 2006, Columbus won the highly competitive national contest, "America in Bloom." In 2004 it was named as one of "The Ten Most Playful Towns" by Nick Jr. Family Magazine. The July 2005 edition of "GQ Magazine" named Columbus one of the "62 Reasons to Love Your Country." Columbus is the headquarters of the engine company, Cummins Inc.

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Columbus Indiana Real Estate Listings with Team Advantage GMAC Real Estate-2002 6TH Street

Rusty Rains (Team Advantage GMAC ) — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 14:51:55 -0500

2002 6TH Street

This two bedroom one bathroom home has 1164 square feet. It is conventiely located near stores and all kinds of other items. It is a nice corner lot located on sisth street. To see this home or other homes like this please contact us. We are not number one and do not claim to be. We pride ourselves on customer satisfaction through third party surveys. We do not rate ourselves we let the customers do it. It is a must see.It is priced to sell so don't wait call and set up your private showing today. Give us a call at 812-372-GMAC or email me Rusty@TeamAdvantageGMAC.com

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Columbus Indiana Real Estate Listings with Team Advantage GMAC Real Estate-4770 S 550 W WEST

Rusty Rains (Team Advantage GMAC ) — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 14:41:01 -0500

4770 S 550 W WEST

This is located I-65S to Ogilville. W on SR 58. Straight on 450S. R on 550W. House 1.5 mi. on L behind Grandview lake. Nice 3/4 bedroom home. 2 full baths.Many updates throughout home. New septic in 2006. Newer carpet and paint. Must see. Motivated Seller. It has a hugh p[arking lot beside the home so there would be plenty of parking. It is in a nice area so you get the comfort of country living not too far from town but still enjoy the neighbors. The price has been droped $40,000 so do not wait. It is going fast.It is a must see.It is priced to sell so don't wait call and set up your private showing today. Give us a call at 812-372-GMAC or email me Rusty@TeamAdvantageGMAC.com

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Columbus Indiana Real Estate Listings with Team Advantage GMAC Real Estate-4540 CHAPEL DRIVE

Rusty Rains (Team Advantage GMAC ) — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 15:38:27 -0500

4540 CHAPEL DRIVE

This marvelous three bedroom three bath one story brick ranch has a lot to offer. It has a living room with wood burning fire place, new carpet,and a tile entry.The kitchen includes electric range, refrigerator, dishwasher, and garbage disposal. The bonus room is off garage includes full bath. It has a fenced yard with storage shed. It has a total of 1760 square feet. and is located in fairlawn addition. It is a must see.It is priced to sell so don't wait call and set up your private showing today. Give us a call at 812-372-GMAC or email me Rusty@TeamAdvantageGMAC.com

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Columbus Indiana Real Estate Listings with Team Advantage GMAC Real Estate-20052 E ST RD 46 Road

Rusty Rains (Team Advantage GMAC ) — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 15:30:07 -0500

20052 E ST RD 46 Road

Scenic 22.5 Acres with unique 3 Story Home. Would accomodate livestock and restful country living. Need owner who is looking to make this house their own. It has 2240 square feet in this five bedroom three bath home that sets on the higway. This home sets with a beautiful view of the creek that runs behind the property. It is just minutes from the town of Hartsville and not much further from Columbus. You can enjoy the walkout basement that has the view of the creek or the front porch which has the view of the highway. It has a masonary firelplace that is located in the living room, and the property is partially fenced. It has been well maintained and is a great catch for someone looking for this type of home. It is priced to sell so don't wait call and set up your private showing today. Give us a call at 812-372-GMAC or email me Rusty@TeamAdvantageGMAC.com

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Columbus Indiana Real Estate Listings with Team Advantage GMAC Real Estate- 3298 Cessna Drive

Rusty Rains (Team Advantage GMAC ) — Sat, 05 Apr 2008 13:07:13 -0500

3298 Cessna Drive

Nice 3 BR, 2 BA home on large corner lot with new carpet and vinyl floor coverings. Interior freshly painted throughout. Home offers a 2-car detached garage and a fenced back yard. Immediate possessoin close to all shopping, banking and schools. Nice home for the money. It has 1296 square feet and is nicely lanscaped. It is priced to sell so don't wait call and set up your private showing today. Give us a call at 812-372-GMAC or email me Rusty@TeamAdvantageGMAC.com

Columbus is the county seat of Bartholomew County , Indiana, United States. The population was 39,059 at the 2000 census. The current mayor is Fred Armstrong. It is a small city approximately 40 miles (64 km) south of Indianapolis,^[3] on the east fork of the White River. It is also the principal city of the Columbus, Indiana metropolitan statistical area which encompasses all of Bartholomew County. Not only is Columbus an international architectural showplace, but Columbus is also currently ranked eleventh in the U.S. on the list of safest cities per population. In 2006, Columbus won the highly competitive national contest, "America in Bloom." In 2004 it was named as one of "The Ten Most Playful Towns" by Nick Jr. Family Magazine. The July 2005 edition of "GQ Magazine" named Columbus one of the "62 Reasons to Love Your Country." Columbus is the headquarters of the engine company, Cummins Inc.

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Columbus Indiana Real Estate Listings with Team Advantage GMAC Real Estate- 4641 Clairmont

Rusty Rains (Team Advantage GMAC ) — Sat, 05 Apr 2008 12:51:40 -0500

4641 Clairmont Drive

This 3 bedroom with 3 full bath home has on oversized lot overlooking people trail and future city park. It has a master bedroom suite with walk-in closet and garden tub. 2.5 car detached garage that sets back from the home. It has 1900 square feet and every bedroom has its own bathroom. It has an open floor plan and is not from from town or the new firestation in Columbus. It is near the college campasus that are located on the north side of Columbus. Very nice home that has been well maintained. It is priced to sell so don't wait call and set up your private showing today. Give us a call at 812-372-GMAC or email me Rusty@TeamAdvantageGMAC.com

Columbus is the county seat of Bartholomew County, Indiana, United States. The population was 39,059 at the 2000 census. The current mayor is Fred Armstrong. It is a small city approximately 40 miles (64 km) south of Indianapolis,^[3] on the east fork of the White River. It is also the principal city of the Columbus, Indiana metropolitan statistical area which encompasses all of Bartholomew County. Not only is Columbus an international architectural showplace, but Columbus is also currently ranked eleventh in the U.S. on the list of safest cities per population. In 2006, Columbus won the highly competitive national contest, "America in Bloom." In 2004 it was named as one of "The Ten Most Playful Towns" by Nick Jr. Family Magazine. The July 2005 edition of "GQ Magazine" named Columbus one of the "62 Reasons to Love Your Country." Columbus is the headquarters of the engine company, Cummins Inc.

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Columbus Indiana Real Estate information from Team Advantage GMAC Real Estate

Rusty Rains (Team Advantage GMAC ) — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 12:32:11 -0500

Information From- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Columbus,_Indiana

Columbus (pronounced /kəˈlʌmbəs/) is the county seat of Bartholomew County, Indiana, United States. The population was 39,059 at the 2000 census. The current mayor is Fred Armstrong. It is a small city approximately 40 miles (64 km) south of Indianapolis,^[3] on the east fork of the White River. It is also the principal city of the Columbus, Indiana metropolitan statistical area which encompasses all of Bartholomew County. Not only is Columbus an international architectural showplace, but Columbus is also currently ranked eleventh in the U.S. on the list of safest cities per population. In 2006, Columbus won the highly competitive national contest, "America in Bloom." In 2004 it was named as one of "The Ten Most Playful Towns" by Nick Jr. Family Magazine. The July 2005 edition of "GQ Magazine" named Columbus one of the "62 Reasons to Love Your Country." Columbus is the headquarters of the engine company, Cummins Inc.

Columbus City Hall

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[edit] History

In 1820, the land which is now Columbus was bought by General John Tipton and Luke Bonesteel. General Tipton built a log cabin on Mt. Tipton, a small hill overlooking White River and the surrounding flat, heavily forested, swampy valley. The town was known as Tiptonia, named in honor of General John Tipton. On March 20, 1821, the town's name was changed to Columbus. General Tipton was very upset by the change of names, and he moved from Columbus. Later in life, General John Tipton became the Highway Commissioner for the State of Indiana, and was given the job of building a highway from Indianapolis, Indiana to Louisville, Kentucky. Upon reaching Columbus, he constructed the first bypass road ever built. Mauxferry Road detoured south around the west side of Columbus on its way to Seymour.

Joseph McKinney was the first to plot the town of Columbus. No date of this plot was recorded by Mr. McKinney.

For years, it was recorded in the local history books that the land on which Columbus sits was donated by General Tipton. However, a deed purporting to show a sale of the land was acquired by the Historic Columbus Indiana website in 2003, which indicated General Tipton actually sold the land.

A ferry was established in order to avoid crossing both the Flat Rock and Driftwood rivers, which join only a short distance above the site of the ferry. This became a village of three or four log cabins and in 1821, the first store was added. In the same year, Bartholomew County was organized by an act of the State Legislature and named after the famous Indian fighter, General Joseph Bartholomew. Columbus, Indiana was incorporated as a city on June 28, 1864.

In 1844, the first railroad in Indiana reached Columbus from Madison, Indiana. This was known as the Madison branch of the Pennsylvania Railroad. The railroad caused the community to grow into one of the larger communities of the State of Indiana. By 1850, three more railroads came into the city.

Columbus is host to the oldest theater in the State of Indiana: the Crump Theatre, which was built in 1889 by John Crump. Today, the building is a historical landmark and is also an all-ages venue where bands perform occasionally. Columbus is also host to the formerly oldest, continually operated bookstore in the State of Indiana: Cummins Bookstore first began its operations in 1892 and ended in late 2007.

The Irwin Union Bank building was built in 1954. It was designated a National Historic Landmark by the National Park Service in 2001 because of its architecture.

The building consists of a one-story bank structure adjacent to a three-story office annex. A portion of the office annex was built along with the banking hall in 1954. The remaining, much larger portion, designed by Kevin Roche, John Dinkeloo and Associates, was built in 1973.

Eero Saarinen designed the bank building with its glazed hall to be set off against the blank background of its three-story brick annex. Two steel and glass vestibule connectors lead from the north side of this structure to the annex.

The building was designed to distance the Irwin Union Bank from traditional banking architecture, which mostly echoed imposing, neoclassical style buildings of brick or stone. Tellers were behind iron bars and removed from their customers. Saarinen worked to develop a building that would welcome customers rather than intimidate them.

Columbus has been home to many manufacturing companies, including Arvin Industries, now ArvinMeritor Industries. After merging with Meritor Automotive on July 10, 2000, the headquarters of ArvinMeritor Industries was moved to Troy, Michigan.

Cummins Inc. is by far the region's largest employer, although ArvinMeritor is not far behind. In addition, the Infotech Park accounts for a sizable number of research jobs in Columbus proper. Other notable industries include architecture, a discipline for which Columbus is famous worldwide. The late J. Irwin Miller (then president and chairman of Cummins Engine Co.) launched the Cummins Foundation, a charitable program which helps subsidize a large number of architectural projects throughout the city by up-and-coming engineers and architects.

Early in the 20th Century, Columbus was also home to a number of pioneering car manufacturers, including Reeves, which produced the unusual four-axle Octoauto and the twin rear axle Sextoauto, both around 1911.^[4]

Because Columbus is far enough away from Indianapolis, it benefits tremendously from nearby commuters who recognize Columbus as a major city in its own right. During the day, nearly 19,000 workers commute into the city from the surrounding townships and villages.

In recent years, city officials have looked for ways to revitalize the city and return Columbus to the days when Miller's architectural innovation made it one of the most envied cities in the United States. Economic development, widespread beautification innovations, various tax incentives, and increased law enforcement have helped Columbus overcome what some considered a slump during the 1980s and 1990s.

[edit] Architecture & Art

Fountain in front of the Commons-Courthouse Center

Columbus is a city known for its architecture. J. Irwin Miller, Co-Founder of the Cummins Engine Company, a local concern manufacturing diesel engines, instituted a program in which Cummins would pay the architects' fee on any building if the client selected a firm from a list they compiled. The plan was initiated with public schools. It was so successful that Miller went on to defray the design costs of fire stations, public housing and other community structures. Columbus has come to have an unusual number of notable public buildings and sculpture, designed by such individuals as Eero Saarinen, I.M. Pei, Robert Venturi, Cesar Pelli, Richard Meier and others. Six of its buildings, built between 1942 and 1965, are National Historic Landmarks, and 60 other buildings sustain the Bartholomew County capital seat's reputation as a showcase of modern architecture. National Geographic Magazine once devoted an entire article to the town's architecture.

The National Historical Landmarks are:

Eero Saarinen's North Christian Church depicts an example of contemporary architecture in Columbus.

First Baptist Church by Harry Weese
First Christian Church by Eliel Saarinen, 1942; the first of the series
Irwin Union Bank by Eero Saarinen, with landscape by Dan Kiley; and its addition by Kevin Roche
Mabel McDowell School by John Carl Warnecke
Miller House, 1957, the residence of J. Irwin Miller by Eero Saarinen, with landscape by Dan Kiley.
North Christian Church (congregation founded in 1955), designed by Eero Saarinen in 1964.

Other notable buildings include:

Cleo Rogers Memorial Library, designed by I. M. Pei
Commons-Courthouse Center, by César Pelli
Columbus East High School, by Romaldo Giurgola
St. Peter's Lutheran Church, by Gunnar Birkerts

Henry Moore's "Large Arch"

Notable sculptures include:

Large Arch [1], sculpture by Henry Moore
Chaos I sculpture by Jean Tinguely

Columbus is also the home to an orchestra, the Columbus Indiana Philharmonic. Under the direction of Dr. David Bowden and Charles Latshaw, this orchestra has been broadcast nationwide multiple times. In 1996 the orchestra teamed with the internationally famous Indianapolis Children's Choir to form the Columbus Indiana Children's Choir.

[edit] Geography

Columbus is located at 39°12′50″N, 85°54′40″W (39.213998, -85.911056).^[5] The Driftwood and Flatrock Rivers join at Columbus to form the East Fork of the White River.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 26.4 square miles (68.3 km²), of which, 26.0 square miles (67.2 km²) of it is land and 0.4 square miles (1.1 km²) of it (1.59%) is water.

[edit] Demographics

In 1900, 8,130 people lived in Columbus, Indiana; in 1910, 8,813; and in 1940, 11,738. As of the census^[1] of 2000, there were 39,059 people, 15,985 households, and 10,566 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,505.3 people per square mile (581.1/km²). There were 17,162 housing units at an average density of 661.4/sq mi (255.3/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 91.32% White, 2.71% Black or African American, 0.13% Native American, 3.23% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 1.39% from other races, and 1.19% from two or more races. 2.81% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

[edit] Households

There were 15,985 households out of which 31.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.9% were married couples living together, 11.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.9% were non-families. 29.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.39 and the average family size was 2.94.

[edit] Ages

In the city the population was spread out with 25.7% under the age of 18, 8.0% from 18 to 24, 29.5% from 25 to 44, 23.0% from 45 to 64, and 13.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 92.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.6 males.

[edit] Income

The median income for a household in the city was $41,723, and the median income for a family was $52,296. Males had a median income of $40,367 versus $24,446 for females. The per capita income for the city was $22,055. About 6.5% of families and 8.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.7% of those under age 18 and 8.8% of those age 65 or over.

[edit] Entertainment

There is currently 1 theatre: Kerasotes Showplace 12 (new movies)

The Commons Cinema (movies close to DVD release) is closing down as the Commons Mall closes its doors as a shopping mall. However, another theater in the mall, Yes! Cinema (independent, older, and foreign films), will remain open throughout, and after the construction. As mentioned, the downtown landmark Crump theatre is now home only to occasional local performances, such as comedy (rarely) and aspiring local rock or punk bands.

[edit] Famous Natives & Residents

Mike Pence: a Republican who represents Indiana's 6th District in the United States Congress
Jamie Hyneman: host of MythBusters (Born in Marshall, Michigan)
Tony Stewart: USAC, NASCAR, Indianapolis 500 driver; multiple national championships; race track & race team owner
Chuck Taylor: shoe designer & basketball player
Scott McNealy: chairman & co-founder Sun Microsystems
Bruce Tinsley: creator of Mallard Fillmore
J.I. Miller: (Entrepreneur)
Ross Barbour: (Founding Member of the group "The Four Freshmen")
Don Barbour: (Founding Member of the group "The Four Freshmen")
Mark Weber: (Radio & television personality)
Tim Hittle: (Animator)
Neal Snow: (Publisher, founder of Driven Snow Studios)
Clessie Cummins: (salesman, founder of Cummins Engine Company)
Julie Strietelmeier: Owner and Editor of The Gadgeteer
Art Graham: Creator of 1st fully automatic electronic race timing & scoring system; long-time Indy 500 Executive Race Official
Forest Lucas owner/creator of Lucas Oil Products; sponsor Indianapolis colts Lucas Oil Stadium.
Daniel Orr: Chef and Author
Ryan Nerz: Author of Eat This Book
Bob Paris: Best-selling author; award-winning public speaker and social change agent; former Mr. Universe
Alison Bates, Soprano
Dr. Eric Stark, conductor
Dr. Michael Shwartzkopf, conductor of "Singing Hoosiers"
Dr. David K. Lamb : organist
Blair Kiel, NFL player
Dick Johnson, founder of Bigfoot franchise

[edit] References

Illustrated Historical Atlas Of Bartholomew County, Indiana, 1879 (reprinted by the Bartholomew County Historical Society, 1978)

2003 History Of Bartholomew County, Indiana, Volume II, copyright 2003, by the Bartholomew County Historical Society

[edit] Further reading

Columbus Indiana In Vintage Postcards, by Tamara Stone Iorio, copyright 2005 by Tamara Stone Iorio, published by Arcadia Publishing, ISBN 0-7385-3449-8

"Have you Seen my Town?" by Pamela Dinsmore

"Images of America: Columbus" by Patricia Mote

"I Discover Columbus" by William Marsh

"The Diesel Odyssey of Clessie Cummins" by Lyle Cummins

"The Engine that Could" by Jeffrey L. Cruikshank and David B. Sicilia

"Columbus Indiana" by Balthazar Korab

"A Look at Architecture: Columbus Indiana" by the Visitor's Center

"People and Places in my Town, Columbus Indiana" by Sylvia Whorton

[edit] References

^ ^a ^b American FactFinder. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
^ US Board on Geographic Names. United States Geological Survey (2007-10-25). Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
^ Find a County. National Association of Counties. Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
^ Clymer, Floyd. Treasury of Early American Automobiles, 1877-1925. (New York: Bonanza, 1950), p.122-4.
^ US Gazetteer files: 2000 and 1990. United States Census Bureau (2005-05-03). Retrieved on 2008-01-31.

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Very nice 3 bedroom 2 bath with a low maintenance exterior. Open floor plan neutral decor, very clean and ready to move into.It has 1038 square feet and is move in ready. It was built in 2002 and has a lot to offer. This is on the southside of Columbus near Tipton Lakes. It has an association and a fee. It also has a public park and a public pool. It is an expanding community that keeps changing. It is down the street from an elementary school and the Bartholomew County 4-H fair Grounds. It is priced to sell so don't wait call and set up your private showing today. Give us a call at 812-372-GMAC or email me Rusty@TeamAdvantageGMAC.com

Columbus is the county seat of Bartholomew County, Indiana, United States. The population was 39,059 at the 2000 census. The current mayor is Fred Armstrong. It is a small city approximately 40 miles (64 km) south of Indianapolis,^[3] on the east fork of the White River. It is also the principal city of the Columbus, Indiana metropolitan statistical area which encompasses all of Bartholomew County. Not only is Columbus an international architectural showplace, but Columbus is also currently ranked eleventh in the U.S. on the list of safest cities per population. In 2006, Columbus won the highly competitive national contest, "America in Bloom." In 2004 it was named as one of "The Ten Most Playful Towns" by Nick Jr. Family Magazine. The July 2005 edition of "GQ Magazine" named Columbus one of the "62 Reasons to Love Your Country." Columbus is the headquarters of the engine company, Cummins Inc.

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This is a wonderful 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Ranch. It sets on on 2 Acres with a 2 car detached garage that sets beck form the house. It has several out buildings that are in close proximity of the home and an indoor 14x28 pool. You can enjoy swimming even in the snow and rain. Plus a bonus room that connects to pool room. Lots of potential and room to expand.Appliances can be negotiated. It is in a town north of Seymour called Redding. It also has a home warrenty so you can get rid of all of your worries. It all ready has had almost a $30,000 drop in price.Dont miss your opportunity to see this property and everything it has to offer. It is priced to sell so dont wait call to set up your private showing. Give us a call at 812-372-GMAC or email me Rusty@TeamAdvantageGMAC.com

Coordinates: 39°00′30″N 85°50′59″W / 39.00833, -85.84972
Redding Township

Country	United States
State	Indiana
County	Jackson
Area
- Total	34.51 sq mi (89.38 km²)
- Land	33.97 sq mi (87.98 km²)
- Water	0.54 sq mi (1.4 km²)
Elevation ^[1]	646 ft (197 m)
Population (2000)
- Total	4,002
- Density	117.82/sq mi (45.49/km²)
FIPS code	18-63414^[2]
GNIS feature ID	453784

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Coordinates: 39°05′40″N 86°10′27″W / 39.09444, -86.17417
Van Buren Township
Location of Van Buren Township in Brown County
Country	United States
State	Indiana
County	Brown
Area
- Total	87.34 sq mi (226.2 km²)
- Land	87.21 sq mi (225.87 km²)
- Water	0.13 sq mi (0.33 km²)
Elevation ^[1]	692 ft (211 m)
Population (2000)
- Total	1,782
- Density	20.43/sq mi (7.89/km²)
FIPS code	18-78398^[2]
GNIS feature ID	453942

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