Columbus, Mississippi

Columbus is a city located in Lowndes County, Mississippi. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 25,944. It is the county seat of Lowndes County.

Columbus is home to a state university, the Mississippi University for Women. The MUW campus is also home to the Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science, a state-funded school for academically gifted high school juniors and seniors.

Not only an intellectual centre, Columbus is also known and warmly regarded for its community-oriented way of living. There are a number of activities and areas in Columbus, designed specifically to gear toward families. Living here is easy and relaxing. People who visit Columbus often say that they would move here in a heart beat if it was possible. Well, it is, as Columbus always has its welcoming mat out and is always friendly to the new residents.