Bibliography of Columbus, Ohio

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The following is a bibliography of Columbus, Ohio. It includes selected publications specifically about the city of Columbus, Franklin County, and the Columbus metropolitan area.

Contents

History

List of works, arranged chronologically:

Published in the 19th century

1800–1849

  • Jenkins, Warren (1841). "Columbus". The Ohio Gazetteer, and Traveller's Guide. Isaac N. Whiting. OCLC   191227275.
  • The Columbus Business Directory. John R. Armstrong. 1843. OCLC   14115716.
  • Directory of the City of Columbus. John Seibert. 1848. OCLC   28364384.

1850–1899

Published in the 20th century

1900–1949

1950–1999

Published in the 21st century

2000–2009

2010–present

Other topics

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