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| Found just north of the OSU Campus, and south of Clintonville, this area is formed around High Street as its main thoroughfare. It is also sometimes referred to more generally as the University District. | Found just north of the OSU Campus, and south of Clintonville, this area is formed around High Street as its main thoroughfare. It is also sometimes referred to more generally as the University District. It is known for its coffee houses and restaurants, including Indian food. | ||
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There are hundreds of neighborhoods in Columbus, Ohio. Some are hard to define as they encompass large areas developed at different times, often with sub-neighborhoods within them. Borders can also change based on popular understanding of the area as well as the whims of the residents. This article used data from the Datasourcecolumbus website as well as the various Columbus Area Commissions to define the various areas.
Arena District
Main article: Arena DistrictBerwick
Brewery District
Main article: Brewery DistrictBriggsdale
Main article: Briggsdale, Columbus, OhioCherry Creek
Main article: Cherry Creek, Columbus, OhioClintonville
Main article: ClintonvilleDiscovery District
The Discovery District is located in the eastern part of Downtown Columbus. It is bordered by the innerbelt on the north, east, and south sides, while 6th street makes the western border. Within the area are many cultural institutions, including the Columbus Museum of Art, Columbus College of Art and Design, as well as Franklin University and Columbus State Community College.
Downtown
Main article: Downtown ColumbusDriving Park
Centered around Livingston Avenue, this neighborhood is defined as the area bordered by Interstate 70 on the north, Norfolk & Western Railroad on the east, Whittier Street on the south, and Studer Avenue on the west.
Eastland
Centered around Eastland Mall, this area is located just south of I-70, while the I-270 outerbelt splits right through the area.
Eastmoor
Flytown
Forest Park
Sandwiched between State Route 161 and Morse road, this neighborhood was built out in the 1960s and 1970s. Among its unique features are Tamarack Circle, a large roundabout as well as a YMCA branch. It is considered part of the larger Northland area.
Franklinton
Main article: Franklinton, Columbus, OhioGerman Village
Main article: German VillageGlenbrook
Forming a triangular shaped area on the southeast side, this neighborhood is bordered by I-70 on the north, Courtright Road on the east, and US 33 on the south and west.
Hardesty Heights
Main article: Hardesty Heights, Columbus, OhioHarrison West
Main article: Harrison WestHilltop
Main article: Hilltop, Columbus, OhioHungarian Village
On the south side of the city, one finds this relatively small neighborhood. Bordered by Merion Village on the north, Parsons and Woodrow Avenues make up the eastern and southern borders respectively, which High street defines the western edge.
Italian Village
Main article: Italian Village, OhioKing-Lincoln-Bronzeville
Just east of Downtown, this area is bordered by the Mount Vernon neighborhood on the north, Taylor Avenue on the east, Olde Towne East on the south, and Interstate 71 on the west.
Linden
Main article: Linden, Columbus, OhioMaize-Morse
Just north of Linden, this neighborhood encompasses the area around and south of the former Northland Mall. It is considered part of the larger Northland area.
Merion Village
Just south of German Village, Merion Village is a neighborhood with homes mostly from around the turn of the 20th century.
Milo-Grogan
Murray Hill
Main article: Murray Hill, Columbus, OhioNorthern Woods
Found on the northeast side of the city, this neighborhood is bordered by the I-270 Outerbelt on the north and east, Minerva Park on the south, and the Northgate neighborhood on the west.
Northgate
Just north of Forest Park, this neighborhood is bordered by I-270 on the north, the Northern Woods neighborhood on the east, and Karl Road on the west.
Northland
Main article: NorthlandNorth Grandview
Also sometimes referred to as the Tri-Village area, this neighborhood is bordered by the OSU campus on the north, the Olentangy River on the east, the Grandview and Marble Cliff corporate borders on the south, and the border with Upper Arlington on the west.
Old North Columbus
Found just north of the OSU Campus, and south of Clintonville, this area is formed around High Street as its main thoroughfare. It is also sometimes referred to more generally as the University District. It is known for its coffee houses and restaurants, including Indian food.
Olde Towne East
Main article: Olde Towne EastOlentangy
Main article: Olentangy, OhioRiverbend
On the southwest side, one finds this neighborhood bordered by I-270, Alkire Road, State Route 3, and Clime Road.
Seagrave
This was a small area centered around the intersection of Lane Avenue and Kenny Road, on what is now the West Campus of The Ohio State University. Although much of the neighborhood was demolished to make way for State Route 315, a few buildings remain, including the ruins of the Laneview school.
Short North
Main article: Short NorthTri-Village
See North Grandview
University Area
Main article: University Area, Columbus, OhioUniversity View
This neighborhood is part of the Tri-Village area, located just west of State Route 315 and the OSU campus. Nearly all the houses in this subdivision are of Cape Cod in style.
Victorian Village
Main article: Victorian VillageWeinland Park
On the near north side of the city, this neighborhood is bordered by East 11th Avenue on the north, the Big Four Railroad on the east, Italian Village on the south, and High street on the west.