About Columbus

Columbus is a medium sized community found in the northeastern portion of the state of Mississippi. Columbus has a population of approximately twenty five thousand nine hundred residents, and is considered a part of Lowndes County. Columbus is nicknamed “Possum Town”, and is situated along the Tombigbee River. Columbus serves as the county seat of Lowndes County, and was officially founded in the year eighteen twenty one. Residents of a Columbus apartment for rent or house for rent can enjoy the storied cultural history of the region along with plenty of things to see and do.

The educational needs of Columbus are met by the Columbus Municipal School District, the Mississippi University for Women, the Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science, the Immanuel Center for Christian Education, Heritage Academy, and the Annunciation Catholic School. Columbus offers the Columbus Speedway, the Magnolia Speedway, Kaboodles Studio, the Hitching Lot Farmers’ Market, the Sounds of Summer Music Series, and Artesia Days Festivals. Residents of a Columbus apartment rental or home rental can also enjoy a decathlon, the End of Summer Bash, shopping, and fine dining throughout Columbus.

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