Category:People from Columbus, Georgia

Columbus, Georgia is a city located in western Georgia along the Chattahoochee River, founded in 1828 as a planned industrial community. The city developed as a major textile manufacturing center in the 19th and early 20th centuries, earning it the nickname "Lowell of the South." Columbus is home to Fort Moore, a significant U.S. Army installation that serves as the Maneuver Center of Excellence and trains infantry and armor officers.

The city's economy has diversified beyond its textile origins to include automotive manufacturing, financial services, and military contracting. Columbus State University, founded in 1958, serves as a major educational institution in the region. The combination of military presence, educational institutions, and industrial development has contributed to producing notable figures in various fields including military leadership, politics, business, and the arts.

See also

• People from Atlanta, Georgia
• People from Athens, Georgia
• People from Savannah, Georgia
• People from Fulton County, Georgia