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This category is for websites about information and organizations related to arts and entertainment. Topics include architecture, art, dance, music, photography, theater, performing arts venues, museums, galleries, libraries, movies, cultural events, and organizations that are based in or related to this locality.

Please note that the websites of some businesses related to arts and entertainment are listed elsewhere. When the technical or commercial aspect is seen to overshadow the creative side, as with recording studios, production companies, and stores selling recorded music or cameras, the sites are listed in the Business and Economy category instead.

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Columbus was founded in 1821 . Before its incorporation, the town site was referred to informally as Possum Town, which remains its nickname even today. Columbus' existence owed to the failure of a flooded settlement across the river, Plymouth, which was established in 1817 . The Plymouth Bluff (above the ruined settlement) eventually became an environmental center for Mississippi University for Women . Early in its history, Columbus was referred to as "Columbus, Alabama" due to a mistaken estimate of the territorial boundary. During the American Civil War, Columbus was a hospital town. As a result, it largely avoided Union attack. Many of the casualties from the Battle of Shiloh were brought there, and thousands were buried in the town's Friendship Cemetery. The decision of a group of ladies to decorate the Union and Confederate graves with flowers together on May 29, 1866 is credited as part of the founding of Memorial Day . Another result of Columbus's history as a hospital town was the sparing of its antebellum homes, making its collection second only to Natchez as the most extensive in Mississippi. Columbus has hosted the Columbus Air Force Base since World War II . Columbus boasted a number of industries during the mid-twentieth century, including the world's largest toilet seat manufacturer and major mattress, furniture, and textile plants. Columbus is also the birthplace of famous playwright Tennessee Williams. His birthplace, formerly the rectory of nearby St. Paul's Episcopal Church, is now the welcome center for Columbus (300 Main St., Columbus) (Wikipedia)

Arts and Entertainment

This category is for websites about information and organizations related to arts and entertainment. Topics include architecture, art, dance, music, photography, theater, performing arts venues, museums, galleries, libraries, movies, cultural events, and organizations that are based in or related to this locality.

Please note that the websites of some businesses related to arts and entertainment are listed elsewhere. When the technical or commercial aspect is seen to overshadow the creative side, as with recording studios, production companies, and stores selling recorded music or cameras, the sites are listed in the Business and Economy category instead.

For sites specifically geared toward this community. Submitting a site based in or related to another locality may significantly delay the site from being listed in the directory.

Tips for Faster Acceptance:

  • Make sure the site title matches the name of the organization or entity.
  • In the site description, stick to the facts and avoid hype or promotional language.
  • This is a Regional category, so the location should be readily apparent on the site. The service area should also be apparent when applicable.
  • Avoid Excessive Capitalization.
  • Describe the site features as well as the subject of the site.

Thank you for your cooperation.

This category is for websites about information and organizations related to arts and entertainment. Topics include architecture, art, dance, music, photography, theater, performing arts venues, museums, galleries, libraries, movies, and cultural events.

Please note that the websites of some businesses related to arts and entertainment are listed elsewhere. When the technical or commercial aspect is seen to overshadow the creative side, as with recording studios, production companies, and stores selling recorded music or cameras, the sites are listed in the Business and Economy category instead.

Includes sites for regional artistic, cultural, and entertainment activities, events, institutions, and organizations.

Business and Economy

This category is for websites about business and economic activities. Includes companies, business organizations, and industries based in or related to this locality.

Please note that this category is also appropriate for related sites, such as professional and trade organizations, business directories, and industry profiles, as long as they are directed exclusively to the business and economic activities of the category's geographic area. Also note some sites should instead be submitted to Travel and Tourism, Arts and Entertainment, Sports and Recreation, or to a Business and Economy sub-category if present. Compare existing listings for best results.

Most sites should be submitted to a locality. Listing at higher levels is allowed for companies with multiple locations spanning several localities or counties, and for clubs or associations drawing members from a broad area.

Tips for Faster Acceptance:

  • Make sure the site title matches the name of the organization or entity.
  • In the site description, stick to the facts and avoid hype or promotional language.
  • This is a Regional category, so the location should be readily apparent on the site. The service area should also be apparent when applicable.
  • Avoid Excessive Capitalization.
  • Describe the site features as well as the subject of the site.

Thank you for your cooperation.

This category is for websites about business and economic activities. Includes companies, business organizations, and industries based in or related to this locality.

Please note that this category is also appropriate for related sites, such as professional and trade organizations, business directories, and industry profiles, as long as they are directed exclusively to the business and economic activities of the category's geographic area. Also note that some sites should instead be submitted to Arts and Entertainment, Sports and Recreation, Travel and Tourism, or to a Business and Economy sub-category if present. For best results, compare existing listings before submitting the site.

Education

This category is for websites about education. Topics include educational institutions, programs, opportunities, alumni and reunion groups as well as other location-specific educational resources.

Please note that websites about dance and music education are not listed here, but are listed instead in the Arts and Entertainment category. Also note that websites about martial arts education are not listed here, but are listed instead in the Recreation and Sports category.

For sites specifically geared toward this community. Submitting a site based in or related to another locality may significantly delay the site from being listed in the directory.

Tips for Faster Acceptance:

  • Make sure the site title matches the name of the organization or entity.
  • In the site description, stick to the facts and avoid hype or promotional language.
  • This is a Regional category, so the location should be readily apparent on the site. The service area should also be apparent when applicable.
  • Avoid Excessive Capitalization.
  • Describe the site features as well as the subject of the site.

Thank you for your cooperation.

This category is for websites about education. Topics include educational institutions, programs, opportunities, alumni and reunion groups as well as other location-specific educational resources.

Please note that websites about dance and music education are not listed here, but are listed instead in the Arts and Entertainment category. Also note that websites about martial arts education are not listed here, but are listed instead in the Recreation and Sports category.

Government

This category is for websites about government. Topics include not only legislative, executive, and judicial bodies, but law, law enforcement, taxes, embassies, consulates, and military institutions.

Please note that websites about politics, political candidates, and political campaigns are not listed here, but are listed instead in the Society and Culture category.

For sites specifically geared toward this community. Submitting a site based in or related to another locality may significantly delay the site from being listed in the directory.

Tips for Faster Acceptance:

  • Make sure the site title matches the name of the organization or entity.
  • In the site description, stick to the facts and avoid hype or promotional language.
  • This is a Regional category, so the location should be readily apparent on the site. The service area should also be apparent when applicable.
  • Avoid Excessive Capitalization.
  • Describe the site features as well as the subject of the site.

Thank you for your cooperation.

This category is for websites about government. Topics include not only legislative, executive, and judicial bodies, but law, law enforcement, taxes, embassies, consulates, and military institutions.

Please note that websites about politics, political candidates, and political campaigns are not listed here, but are listed instead in the Society and Culture category.

Guides and Directories

This category is for general interest guides and directories for the locality as a whole. Submit single-topic sites to the appropriate category.

For example, submit dining guides to Business and Economy in the subcategory titles Restaurants and Bars when available, and on-line hotel reservations guides to Travel and Tourism in the subcategory titled Lodging when available.

For sites specifically geared toward this community. Submitting a site based in or related to another locality may significantly delay the site from being listed in the directory.

Tips for Faster Acceptance:

  • Make sure the site title matches the name of the organization or entity.
  • In the site description, stick to the facts and avoid hype or promotional language.
  • This is a Regional category, so the location should be readily apparent on the site. The service area should also be apparent when applicable.
  • Avoid Excessive Capitalization.
  • Describe the site features as well as the subject of the site.

Thank you for your cooperation.

This category is for general interest guides and directories for the locality as a whole. Submit single-topic sites to the appropriate category.

For example, submit dining guides to Business and Economy in the subcategory titled Restaurants and Bars when available, and on-line hotel reservations guides to Travel and Tourism in the subcategory titled Lodging when available.

Health

This category is for websites about health-related information and organizations. Topics include hospitals, clinics, pharmacies, physicians, dentists, opticians, chiropractors, psychologists, counselors, emergency services, and providers of alternative medicine services.

Also includes organizations focused on specific conditions and diseases, as well as providers of living accommodations for those with health-related conditions.

For sites specifically geared toward this community. Submitting a site based in or related to another locality may significantly delay the site from being listed in the directory.

Tips for Faster Acceptance:

  • Make sure the site title matches the name of the organization or entity.
  • In the site description, stick to the facts and avoid hype or promotional language.
  • This is a Regional category, so the location should be readily apparent on the site. The service area should also be apparent when applicable.
  • Avoid Excessive Capitalization.
  • Describe the site features as well as the subject of the site.

Thank you for your cooperation.

This category is for websites about health-related information and organizations. Topics include hospitals, clinics, pharmacies, physicians, dentists, opticians, chiropractors, psychologists, counselors, emergency services, and providers of alternative medicine services.

Also includes organizations focused on specific conditions and diseases, as well as providers of living accommodations for those with health-related conditions.

Maps and Views

This category is for websites offering online maps, photographs, webcam views, and satellite images for visual representations of this locality, including maps and photographic images of its characteristic scenes.

Submissions to this category should be maps, photographs, live web cams, or satellite imagery of this locality.

Tips for Faster Acceptance:

  • Make sure the site title matches the name of the organization or entity.
  • In the site description, stick to the facts and avoid hype or promotional language.
  • This is a Regional category, so make sure images are specific to this locality.
  • Avoid Excessive Capitalization.
  • Describe the site features as well as the subject of the site.

Thank you for your cooperation.

This category is for websites offering online maps, photographs, webcam views, and satellite images for visual representations of this locality, including maps and photographic images of its characteristic scenes.

Society and Culture

This category is for websites about information and organizations related to the history and composition of the people of the area.

Topics include clubs and lodges, reunions, women, men, seniors, youth, activism, alternative sexuality, social-service organizations, disability resources, genealogy, history, personal pages, activism, animal welfare, politics, folklore, human rights, labor, religion, and various sub-groups of the population.

For sites specifically geared toward this community. Submitting a site based in or related to another locality may significantly delay the site from being listed in the directory.

Tips for Faster Acceptance:

  • Make sure the site title matches the name of the organization or entity.
  • In the site description, stick to the facts and avoid hype or promotional language.
  • This is a Regional category, so the location should be readily apparent on the site. The service area should also be apparent when applicable.
  • Avoid Excessive Capitalization.
  • Describe the site features as well as the subject of the site.

Thank you for your cooperation.

This category is for websites about information and organizations related to the history and composition of the people of the area.

Topics include clubs and lodges, reunions, women, men, seniors, youth, activism, alternative sexuality, social-service organizations, disability resources, genealogy, history, personal pages, activism, animal welfare, politics, folklore, human rights, labor, religion, and various sub-groups of the population.

Transportation

This category is for websites about information and organizations related to transportation in the area. Topics include airlines, airports, buses, car rentals, taxis, limousines, shuttles, mass transit, railroads, roads, highways, and traffic reports.

Also for information on the ways available to move people and goods to, from, and within this locality.

For sites specifically geared toward this community. Submitting a site based in or related to another locality may significantly delay the site from being listed in the directory.

Tips for Faster Acceptance:

  • Make sure the site title matches the name of the organization or entity.
  • In the site description, stick to the facts and avoid hype or promotional language.
  • This is a Regional category, so the location should be readily apparent on the site. The service area should also be apparent when applicable.
  • Avoid Excessive Capitalization.
  • Describe the site features as well as the subject of the site.

Thank you for your cooperation.

This category is for websites about information and organizations related to transportation in the area. Topics include airlines, airports, buses, car rentals, taxis, limousines, shuttles, mass transit, railroads, roads, highways, and traffic reports.

Also for information on the ways available to move people and goods to, from, and within this locality.

Travel and Tourism

If your site is not specifically geared towards this community, please submit to the proper category.

Submitting to the wrong category will delay and/or prevent your site from being listed in the directory.

Submission Tips:

  1. When writing your site's title please ensure it is the same as your organization.
  2. When writing your site's description, please tell what your site offers in a clear and concise statement without hype or promotional language.
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This category is for area attractions and resources for those visiting the locality. Subjects include parks, attractions, hotels and motels, vacation rentals, camping and recreational vehicles, and travel guides.

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