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Jan 25, 2021 · How did Mound Street get its name? In the 1800s, there was a 40-foot tall, 300-foot wide, Indian mound in the middle of Mound and High Street. By 1812, when the Ohio General Assembly commissioned Joel Wright to lay out Columbus, he named the street in the south end of downtown after the ancient landmark.
Mar 14, 2023 · It’s safe to say that over the years, the city has been touched by countless historical figures and happenings — many of which have shaped the names of Columbus’ buildings, parks, and streets. In this guide, we’re delving into the history of CBUS streets — specifically how they were named.
Dec 2, 2016 · Many of Columbus’ original street names are generic—Town Street, State Street, etc. But as it turns out, there’s a story behind the naming of Downtown’s historic Mound Street. Through our Curious Cbus project, viewer Del Sroufe asks, “This part of the country is known for its Indian burial mounds.
Nov 17, 2016 · Local historian Ed Lentz explains how Mound Street got its name. Plus, Doreen Uhas Sauer, with the help of the Ohio History Connection and the current tenants, investigate the mystery of the Zenus Jackson House.
The CBUS circulated north and south from Sycamore Street in the Brewery District through Downtown Columbus to Third Avenue in the Short North, primarily along High and Front Streets. The route was 5.4 miles (8.7 km) long and includes 29 stops.
They named the street, Fuller Avenue and Ellington, but they weren't very successful in selling the land. so in 1913 the vacated the street names that means they they erase them off the books of the county and Ben and King Thompson came along in May of 1913 and renamed.
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Jun 27, 2024 · How did Mooberry Street in Columbus get its name? Curious Cbus answers the question.
