Columbus, Missouri facts for kids

Columbus is a small place in Johnson County, in the U.S. state of Missouri. It's called an unincorporated community, which means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government.

Where is Columbus Located?

Columbus is found about 2.5 miles north of US Route 50 on Missouri Route M. The city of Warrensburg is about ten miles to the southeast. A river called the North Fork of the Blackwater River flows nearby, about half a mile to the southwest.

A Look Back: The History of Columbus

Columbus has an interesting past. It was once the county seat for Johnson County. This means it was the main town where the local government offices were located. The area where the town would be built was officially planned out in 1836. This process is called platting.

A post office served the community of Columbus for many years, from 1837 until 1920. The community was named after the famous explorer, Christopher Columbus.