Organized in 1871, the county seat, Columbus is located in Cherokee County in the Southeast Regionof the state, at the junctions of highways US69 and K-96. Pop. 3268, Elev. 910 feet. It is a nice size town, large enough to have a hospital, 24-hour convenience stores, and familiar fast food, and small enough to feel comfortable. The largest employer locally is Ace Electric. The main square in Columbus has many ornate 1880s buildings and an active retail area. It is a nice place to explore; the Chamber of Commerce has tour maps. Special Events - Columbus has a Hot Air Balloon Regatta as part of its Columbus Day Festival in October. The town also hosts a Carnegie Library, a historical museum and a city park with a Frisco Caboose & 3 Wye Switch and There's a beautiful stone bath house at the swimming pool in the southern part of town. For those who enjoy golf, Columbus Country Club - 9-hole golf course is East of Columbus on K96. The Neosho River and Lightning rivers are nearby.
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04/19 Coming to The area
OK Mozart Festival Bartlesville OK June9-15 Oklahoma's Premier Music Festival,
OK Mozart brings the highest quality professional musical and cultural experience to the state of Oklahoma and the middle United States.
National Poultry Festival Rogers AR June14-15 In addition to a music concert, the weekend events includes a golf tournament, fishing tournament, skeet shoot, horseshoe tournament, ladies luncheon, motorcycle rally, kids’ activities, ice cream socials, a barbecue cooking contest, and a barbecue fair where delicious food can be sampled.
Tulsa Greek Festival Tulsa OK September19-21 Build your own Greek dinner, enjoy some Greek desserts, buy a Greek cookbook with an area flavor, and imagine the sights, sounds, and smells of Mediterranean life.
Arkansas Apple Festival Lincoln AR October4-6 The centerpiece of the festival is the unequalled variety of arts and crafts, featuring works of some of the most talented artisans in the Ozarks. One of the highlights of the Arkansas Apple Festival is the Apple Core Throwing Contest, a test of strength, accuracy, aerodynamics, and just plain luck.
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