
Columbus did not grow slowly from a position as a crossroads, or being near water. Instead it was born overnight carved from 100 existing residences.
Population: 994
County: Polk
County: Polk
Elevation: 1,102 ft.
Columbus, the county seat of Polk County, features an historic courthouse that's one of the oldest still in use in the state. The earliest inhabitants were settlers who made their homes at the base of White Oak Mountain Range after the Revolutionary War.
Located close to the towns or Tryon and Saluda, this area is a favorite of those who enjoy golf, equestrian sports, folk arts and wines from surrounding vineyards.








