Columbus, Kentucky
Columbus: city in Hickman County, Kentucky, United States.
About
Columbus is a city located in the county of Hickman in the U.S. state of Kentucky. After -10 years in 2000 city had an estimated population of 229 inhabitants.
The city was created 222 years ago in 1803.
Quick Facts about Columbus
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Kentucky (United States) |
| County | Hickman County |
| Different from | Columbus |
| Postal code | 42032 |
| Phone Area Codes | 270, 364 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.23% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.77% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 36.7595,-89.1035 |
| Named for | Christopher Columbus |
| Altitude | 459 feet / 140 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1804 (222 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 01:22:21 (17th September 2026) |
| Population | 0 (2000) |
| Weather | 98℉ Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Columbus is located at 36°45'34"N 89°6'13"W (36.7595100, -89.1034900).
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Weather
Sunny, with a high near 98. Southwest wind around 3 mph.
7-Day ForecastDemographics
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 229 | - | 2010-04-01T00:00:00Z |
People born in Columbus (1)
Spanish-American War sailor Norman Edsall was born in Columbus
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Columbus, KY. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 179238 | Sikeston Career and Technology Center | Sikeston (MO) | 63801-3347 |
Nearby Transit Stations (7)
Rail and bus stations connected to Columbus, KY. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| FTN | Fulton | 21 Newton Rd. | RAIL |
| PAD | Paducah, KY | 2719 Irvin Cobb Avenue | BUS |
| NBN | Newbern–Dyersburg | 108 Jefferson St | RAIL |
| VNA | Vienna, IL | 504 West Vine Street | BUS |
| CDL | Carbondale station | 401 South Illinois St. | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Columbus.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Columbu Post Office | Columbus (KY) | 42032 |
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- Columbus, Ohio The fifteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Columbus metropolitan area. with a population of 884,356 people.
- Columbus, Georgia The second most populous city in Georgia. with a population of 196,442 people.
- Columbus, Indiana The most populous city in Bartholomew County, Indiana. with a population of 48,445 people.
- Columbus, Mississippi county seat of Lowndes County, Mississippi, United States. with a population of 23,307 people.
- Columbus, Minnesota city in Anoka County, Minnesota, United States. with a population of 4,211 people.
- Columbus, Texas city in Colorado County, Texas, United States. with a population of 3,699 people.
- Columbus, Kansas city in Cherokee County, Kansas, United States. with a population of 3,006 people.
- Columbus, Nebraska city in Platte County, Nebraska, United States. with a population of 2,923 people.
- Columbus, Montana town in Stillwater County, Montana, United States. with a population of 2,117 people.
- Columbus, Pennsylvania census-designated place in Warren County, Pennsylvania. with a population of 1,899 people.
- Columbus, New Mexico village in Luna County, New Mexico, United States. with a population of 1,622 people.
- Columbus, North Carolina town in Polk County, North Carolina, United States. with a population of 1,007 people.
Other cities in Hickman County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Hickman County , KY.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Clinton | 1,244 | City in Hickman County, Kentucky, United States of America |