Section of the Columbus Post Office Mural
Local Historical Organizations
Columbus Historical Society Facebook Page
Dodge County Historical Society Facebook Page
Dodge & Jefferson Counties Genealogical Society
Wisconsin Historical Society
Local History Websites
Columbus Area Personal War Sketches
Access photos and transcriptions of the bound volume Personal War Sketches that was presented to the Frank A. Haskell Post No. 146 of the Grand Army of the Republic in 1890 by ex-Governor James T. Lewis. This includes Civil War registrations for Columbus in June 1863 and biographies of Civil War veterans living in Columbus. Special Thanks to Bob and Mary Jane Ferrett for their talents in making this happen for Columbus!
Historic Mapworks
Find historical atlases and plat maps for Columbia and Dodge counties.
Recollection Wisconsin
Search this online collection of photos, documents, and audio files submitted by Wisconsin museums and historical institutions.
South Central Wisconsin Local Histories
Read the digitized version of Fred A. Stare's The Story of Columbus (volumes 1, 2, 3 and 4). You can also find great information including on the history of Adams, Columbia, Dane, Green, Portage, Sauk, and Wood counties.
Genealogy Websites
Cyndi's List
Love links? Then this is the site for you! Find lots and lots of links to genealogy websites organized by region and topic.
FamilySearch
Search census records, marriage records, birth and death records, and more for free.
National Obituary Archive
Search for obituaries contributed by North American funeral home directors.
National Archives: Resources for Genealogists and Family Historians
Access genealogy guides and resources from the United States National Archives.