Columbus, IN. Online Offers. Columbus ( /kÉlÊmbÉs/) is a city in and the county seat of Bartholomew County, Indiana, United States. The population was 44,061 at the 2010 census, and the current mayor is Fred Armstrong.
In 1951, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers began construction of the New Orleans Mississippi River Floodwall under the Dumaine Street Wharf. Between 1973 and 1992, 15 major sections were built at a cost of $30 million.
The Olive Street Flood Party of 1974 and 1975 Flood Party 1 Flood Party 2 Flood Party 3 Flood Party 4 Flood Party 5 Flood Party 6 Flood Party 7 Flood Party 8 Here's a link to a good 10 minute Youtube video of before, during and after the Flood of '72 in the Corning-Painted Post area.he Flood of '72 Below are a some photos of Painted Post and the immediate area during and shortly after the flood of 1972. (Known as hurricane Agnes) June 23, 1972 Platt Street at Hamilton, looking toward 4 corners, while the water was rising. The four corners in Post. The Presbyterian Church on Hamilton Street.