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42-618: Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation (BCSC) is a public school district located in Columbus, Indiana , United States. Its boundaries include all but two townships in Bartholomew County, Indiana . BCSC serves 11,000+ students (PreK-12, and Adult Education ) on 18 campuses. 11 elementary, 3 high school, 2 middle school, 1 early childhood center, and 1 adult education center. BCSC School Board officers are President Nicole Wheeldon, Vice-President Rich Stenner, and Secretary Todd Grimes. BCSC

84-510: A male householder with no wife present, and 35.3% were non-families. 29.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.43 and the average family size was 3.00. The median age in the city was 37.1 years. 25.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27.3% were from 25 to 44; 24.9% were from 45 to 64; and 14.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of

126-606: A nephew of a co-founder of Cummins , the Columbus-headquartered diesel engine manufacturer, instituted a program in which the Cummins Foundation paid the architects' fees, provided the client selected a firm from a list compiled by the foundation. The plan was initiated with public schools and was so successful that the foundation decided to offer such design support to other non-profit and civic organizations. The high number of notable public buildings and public art in

168-596: A north–south orientation along the western edge of Columbus. The Pennsylvania Railroad 's Kentuckyian (Chicago-Louisville) made stops in the city until 1968. The PRR and its successor, the Penn Central , ran the Florida-bound South Wind up to 1971. The city has been earmarked as a location for a new Amtrak station along the Chicago-Indianapolis-Louisville rail corridor. Columbus

210-559: A unified vision of school change. All educator professional development must be grounded in UDL principles. Positive Behavior Instruction and Support : BCSC has established school-based Positive Behavior Instruction and Support (PBIS) teams to ensure that all students have access to the most effective instructional and behavioral practices possible. PBIS supports educators to develop a continuum of scientifically-based behavior and academic supports, use data to make decisions and solve problems, arrange

252-530: Is Indianapolis International Airport (IND), located approximately 55 miles (89 km) northwest of Columbus. Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport and Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport are 78 miles (126 km) to the south and 83 miles (134 km) to the southeast, respectively. This is a list of notable people who were born in, or who currently live, or have lived in Columbus. The Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation (BCSC)

294-418: Is a city in, and the county seat of, Bartholomew County, Indiana , United States. The population was 50,474 at the 2020 census . The city is known for its architectural significance, having commissioned noted works of modern architecture and public art since the mid-20th century; the annual program Exhibit Columbus celebrates this legacy. Located about 40 mi (64 km) south of Indianapolis , on

336-435: Is led by Superintendent Dr. Chad Phillips. In 1981 The Republic argued that while school closures were difficult for the community, it was understandable that the school district allow a tertiary institution such as Ivy Tech or Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis to use school space that is no longer needed. In 1985 The Republic editorial board praised the board of trustees for selecting Ralph Lieber as

378-615: Is served by the Columbus Municipal Airport (KBAK). It is located approximately 3 miles (4.8 km) north of Columbus. The airport handles approximately 40,500 operations per year, with roughly 87% general aviation, 4% air taxi, 8% military and less than 1% commercial service. The airport has two concrete runways; a 6,401-foot runway with approved ILS and GPS approaches (Runway 5-23) and a 5,001-foot crosswind runway, also with GPS approaches, (Runway 14-32). The nearest commercial airport which currently has scheduled airline service

420-420: Is the basis for the 2017 film Columbus by independent filmmaker Kogonada . The film was shot on location in Columbus over 18 days in the summer of 2016. In May 2016, Landmark Columbus launched Exhibit Columbus as a way to continue the ambitious traditions of the past into the future. Exhibit Columbus features annual programming that alternates between symposium and exhibition years. Columbus High School

462-598: Is the local school district. High schools include: Columbus has a public library, a branch of the Bartholomew County Public Library. Secondary education includes Indiana University–Purdue University Columbus (IUPUC), an Ivy Tech campus, a Purdue Polytechnic campus, and an Indiana Wesleyan University education center. 39°12′50″N 85°54′40″W  /  39.213998°N 85.911056°W  / 39.213998; -85.911056 National Geographic Traveler National Geographic Traveler

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504-764: The largest high school gyms in the United States . CNHS vs CEHS Indiana Diesels of the Premier Basketball League play their home games at the gymnasium at Ceraland Park , with plans to move to a proposed downtown sports complex in the near future. Columbus boasts over 700 acres (280 ha) of parks and green space and over 20 miles of People Trails. These amenities, in addition to several athletic and community facilities, including Donner Aquatic Center, Lincoln Park Softball Complex, Hamilton Center Ice Arena, Clifty Park, Foundation for Youth/Columbus Gymnastics Center and The Commons, are managed and maintained by

546-616: The Arvin brand in the 1930s, and Arvin Industries, now Meritor After merging with Meritor Automotive on July 10, 2000, the headquarters of the newly created ArvinMeritor Industries was established in Troy, Michigan, the home of parent company, Rockwell International . It was announced in February 2011 that the company name would revert to Meritor, Inc. Cummins is by far the region's largest employer, and

588-571: The Columbus Parks and Recreation Department. ColumBUS provides bus service in the city with five routes operating Monday through Saturday. The north–south US Route 31 has been diverted to the northeastern part of the city. Interstate 65 bypasses Columbus to the west. Indiana Route 46 runs-east-west through the southern section of the city. Freight rail service is provided by the Louisville and Indiana Railroad (LIRC). The LIRC line runs in

630-572: The Columbus area, designed by such individuals as Eero Saarinen , I.M. Pei , Robert Venturi , Cesar Pelli , and Richard Meier , led to Columbus earning the nickname "Athens on the Prairie." Seven buildings, constructed between 1942 and 1965, are National Historic Landmarks , and approximately 60 other buildings sustain the Bartholomew County seat's reputation as a showcase of modern architecture. National Public Radio once devoted an article to

672-456: The Cummins Foundation, a charitable program that helps subsidize a large number of architectural projects throughout the city by up-and-coming engineers and architects. Early in the 20th century, Columbus also was 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. The Driftwood and Flatrock Rivers converge at Columbus to form

714-669: The East Fork of the White River . According to the 2010 census, Columbus has a total area of 27.886 square miles (72.22 km ), of which 27.5 square miles (71.22 km ) (or 98.62%) is land and 0.386 square miles (1.00 km ) (or 1.38%) is water. As of the census of 2010, there were 44,061 people, 17,787 households, and 11,506 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,602.2 inhabitants per square mile (618.6/km ). There were 19,700 housing units at an average density of 716.4 per square mile (276.6/km ). The racial makeup of

756-599: The Infotech Park in Columbus accounts for a sizable number of research jobs in the city itself. Just south of Columbus are the North American headquarters of Toyota Material Handling , the world's largest material handling ( forklift ) manufacturer. Other notable industries include architecture, a discipline for which Columbus is famous worldwide. The late Joseph Irwin Miller (then president and chairman of Cummins ) launched

798-733: The Madison branch of the Pennsylvania Railroad . The railroad fostered the growth of the community into one of the largest in Indiana, and three more railroads reached the city by 1850. The Crump Theatre in Columbus, built in 1889 by John Crump, is the oldest theater in Indiana. Today the building is included within the Columbus Historic District . Before it closed permanently in 2010, it was an all-ages venue with occasional musical performances. The Cummins Bookstore began operations in

840-515: The National Geographic Society announced that it would reorganize its media properties and publications (including National Geographic Traveler ) into a new company known as National Geographic Partners LLC . 21st Century Fox paid $ 725 million to own 73% of this new, for-profit, corporation. The acquisition of 21st Century Fox by The Walt Disney Company began December 14, 2017 and continued to March 20, 2019. Among other key assets,

882-402: The National Geographic Society formed National Geographic Travel group by consolidating its travel assets, including National Geographic Traveler magazine, National Geographic Expeditions, its travel books, digital travel content, maps, apps and travel community. National Geographic Traveler editor Keith Bellows was named senior vice president of the newly-formed group. On September 9, 2015,

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924-561: The White River. A village of three or four log cabins developed around the ferry landing, and a store was added in 1821. Later that year, Bartholomew County was organized by an act of the State Legislature and named to honor the famous Hoosier militiaman, General Joseph Bartholomew . Columbus was incorporated on June 28, 1864. The first railroad in Indiana was constructed to Columbus from Madison, Indiana in 1844. This eventually became

966-591: The acquisition of 21st Century Fox by Disney included a 73% stake in National Geographic Partners (including National Geographic Traveler ). As of August 2019 NG Media publishing operations were assumed by Disney Publishing Worldwide . Disney ceased the National Geographic Traveler print edition with the December 2019 issue. This article relating to a magazine connected with culture

1008-519: The city in 1892. Until late 2007, when it closed, it was the oldest continually operated bookstore in Indiana. The Irwin Union Bank building was built in 1954. It was designated as a National Historic Landmark by the National Park Service in 2001 in recognition of its unique architecture. The building consists of a one-story bank structure adjacent to a three-story office annex. A portion of

1050-429: 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, and the per capita income 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. Columbus is a city known for its modern architecture and public art . J. Irwin Miller , 2nd CEO and

1092-547: The city was 48.4% male and 51.6% female. As of the census 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 inhabitants per square mile (581.2/km ). There were 17,162 housing units at an average density of 661.4 per square mile (255.4/km ). 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

1134-444: The city was 86.9% White , 2.7% African American , 0.2% Native American , 5.6% Asian , 0.1% Pacific Islander , 2.5% from other races , and 2.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.8% of the population. There were 17,787 households, of which 33.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.5% were married couples living together, 11.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.5% had

1176-510: The concomitant achievement gaps across racial and ethnic groups (Eber, Upreti, & Rose, 2010). Educational Pathways : Educational pathways allow students to explore college and career opportunities that align with their interests, strengths, and competencies. Examples include: The school board voted to accept the addition of the "Law in a Free Society", a civics education program, into the curriculum in February 1979. Columbus, Indiana Columbus ( / k ə ˈ l ʌ m b ə s / )

1218-401: The east fork of the White River , it is the state's 20th-largest city. It is the principal city of the Columbus, Indiana metropolitan statistical area , which encompasses all of Bartholomew County. Columbus is the birthplace of former Indiana Governor and former Vice President of the United States , Mike Pence . Columbus is the headquarters of the engine company Cummins . In 2004 the city

1260-404: The environment to prevent the development and occurrence of problem behavior, teach and encourage pro-social skills and behaviors, implement evidence-based behavioral practices with fidelity and accountability, and monitor student performance and progress continuously. Researchers have suggested PBIS as an effective strategy for addressing racial and ethnic disproportionality in school discipline and

1302-470: The name change, but no evidence exists to prove this. Nonetheless, he decided to leave the newly founded town and did not return. Tipton was later appointed as the highway commissioner for the State of Indiana and was assigned to building a highway from Indianapolis, Indiana to Louisville, Kentucky . When the road approached Columbus, Tipton constructed the first bypass road ever built; it detoured south around

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1344-480: The office annex was built along with the banking hall in 1954. The remaining 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

1386-436: The population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 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 composed of individuals, and 10.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size

1428-457: The superintendent. Universal Design for Learning: BCSC uses Universal Design for Learning (UDL) as its instructional framework. It optimizes learning by reducing barriers in curricula and supports educators to design appropriately challenging instruction that meets the needs of all learners. The UDL framework also has supported BCSC to align initiatives and resources at the district level, moving from engaging in “random acts of improvement” to

1470-815: The town's architecture. In 2015, Landmark Columbus was created as a program of Heritage Fund - The Community Foundation of Bartholomew county. In addition to the Columbus Historic District and Irwin Union Bank, the city has numerous buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places , including seven National Historic Landmarks of modernist architecture: Bartholomew County Courthouse , Columbus City Hall , First Baptist Church , First Christian Church , Haw Creek Leather Company , Mabel McDowell Elementary School , McEwen-Samuels-Marr House , McKinley School , Miller House , North Christian Church , and The Republic Newspaper Office . The city

1512-473: The west side of Columbus en route to Seymour . Joseph McKinney was the first to plot the town of Columbus, but no date was recorded. Local history books for years said that the land on which Columbus sits was donated by Tipton. But in 2003, Historic Columbus Indiana acquired a deed showing that Tipton had sold the land. A ferry was established below the confluence of the Flatrock and Driftwood rivers, which form

1554-399: Was 2.39, and the average family size was 2.94. In the city, the population was spread out, with 25.7% under the age of 18, 8.0% from 18 to 24 years, 29.5% from 25 to 44 years, 23.0% from 45 to 64 years, and 13.7% over the age of 65. The median age was 36 years. There were 92.8 males for every 100 females and 89.6 males for every 100 females over age 18. The median income for a household in

1596-399: Was bought by General John Tipton and Luke Bonesteel in 1820. Tipton built a log cabin on Mount Tipton, a small hill overlooking White River and the surrounding flat, heavily forested and swampy valley. It held wetlands of the river. The town was first known as Tiptona, named in honor of Tipton. The town's name was changed to Columbus on March 20, 1821. Many people believe Tipton was upset by

1638-501: 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 Noblitt-Sparks Industries, which built radios under

1680-561: Was home to footwear pioneer Chuck Taylor , who played basketball in Columbus before setting out to promote his now famous shoes and the sport of basketball before being inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame . Two local high schools compete within the state in various sports. Columbus North and Columbus East both have competitive athletics and have many notable athletes that go on to compete in college and beyond. Columbus North High School houses one of

1722-592: Was launched as a quarterly publication in the Spring of 1984 by the National Geographic Society under the leadership of president Gilbert M Grosvenor . Vice president for publications, Robert L. Breeden oversaw the launch. Joan Tapper was the first editor. The final US print edition appeared in December, 2019 with George Stone as editor. In its 35-year run, the US print edition had six editors: In September 2013,

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1764-554: Was named as one of "The Ten Most Playful Towns" by Nick Jr. Family Magazine . In the July 2005 edition of GQ magazine, Columbus was named as one of the "62 Reasons to Love Your Country". Columbus won the national contest "America in Bloom" in 2006, and in late 2008, National Geographic Traveler ranked Columbus 11th on its historic destinations list, describing the city as "authentic, unique, and unspoiled." The land developed as Columbus

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