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Columbus is a city in south-central Wisconsin. The population was 4,479 at the 2000 census. Columbus is located about 28 miles northeast of Madison on the Crawfish River. Nearly all of the city is located within the Town of Columbus in Columbia County, though a small portion lies the Town of Elba in Dodge County.

Columbus is noted for having the closest Amtrak train stop to the city of Madison, and one of the highest number of antique shops per capita in southern Wisconsin. The city is served by the Columbus School District.

Come to visit Columbus and discover a great place to explore and enjoy. Unique shopping activities await you in the largest Antique Mall in Wisconsin, or in the numerous city specialty and antique shops - making Columbus a shoppers paradise.

Enjoy a walking tour of our American Heritage with numerous Victorian homes (painted ladies), a Carnegie Library, the "Jewel Box" Bank designed by Louis Sullivan, or visit the functioning 1892 City Hall. When in the historic downtown, treat yourself to a box of popcorn from George Hasey's original 1928 popcorn wagon or enjoy the delicious food and spirits in one of the over 20 eateries located throughout the City.

Columbus' numerous parks await you. You could sit in the shade of the 1917 Pavilion, play golf or tennis, enjoy our new Aquatic Center with zero-depth entrance and 170 foot water slide, or have a picnic lunch and do a little fishing beside the Crawfish River.

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