πŸ”Ž Investigations in Columbus History

Your Investigation Begins Here

You are about to investigate the history of Columbus, Ohio from the first settlements to today. You will do the work of historians. Historians are like detectives. They read and view primary and secondary sources to draw conclusions about the past. One of the most important questions you should think about as a historian of Columbus is: How has our city changed over time?

Investigation 1. Learning About History

πŸ”Ž How do we learn about our city's past?

Investigation 2. A Native American Land

πŸ”Ž What do we know about the first groups to live here?

Investigation 3. A Pioneer Village

πŸ”Ž How did Pioneer settlers shape Franklinton?

Investigation 4. A Growing, Diverse City

πŸ”Ž How and why did Columbus grow in the 1800s?

Investigation 5. A Booming Industrial CityΒ 

πŸ”Ž Why did Columbus boom in the late 1800s and early 1900s?

Investigation 6. A Modern City

πŸ”Ž How did Columbus become a modern city in 1900s?