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Columbus, Ohio, was named after Christopher Columbus, the Italian explorer credited with discovering the Americas in 1492. The city was founded in 1812 and chosen as the state capital of Ohio partly because of its central location. The name reflects a common practice of the time, where many places in the United States were named in honor of notable historical figures.

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