Columbus Uncovered: Fascinating, Real-Life Stories About Unusual People, Places & Things in Ohio's Capital City

by John T. Clark

A long-lost, world-class amusement park … huge replicas of the world’s biggest wonders … a 1903 stage play with eight galloping horses. Columbus has had its share of odd attractions over the years. And scandals, too - the fake drug that led to the formation of the Food and Drug Administration … the 19th century pharmacist who loved to sunbathe nude atop his castle … the early visit of an airship that led to a riot. And many curiosities are still with us today – a neighborhood with 50 Frank Lloyd Wright-style homes … a blind, high school marching band … a company that makes burglar-proof burial vaults. Columbus Uncovered reveals dozens of the most-unusual chapters in our city’s history. You’ll find them all fascinating.

200 pages, Paperback

Published October 6, 2019

About the author

John holds his bachelor’s degree in Mathematics from the University of Texas at San Antonio, has a master’s degree in Theology (Th.M.) from Tyndale Theological Seminary and Biblical Institute, and a doctorate degree (DMin) with an emphasis on expository preaching from Dallas Theological Seminary. He values systematic, verse-by-verse Bible teaching and enjoys drawing out truths from the original languages.

John has served as the Senior Pastor of Grace Community Fellowship in Newnan, Georgia since September 2016. Additionally, John is a founding board member of DM2 (Disciple Makers Multiplied), a mission organization focused on pastoral training and discipleship of other disciple-makers. John leads DM2’s field to Liberia, Africa and travels there twice a year to train pastors. John’s first and foremost ministry lies in being a husband to his wife, Carrie, and a loving father to their five children.

Reviews

[Robert Scott · Rating 5 out of 5]

So nice; I bought it twice!

This book is full of short interesting essays about Columbus history. I bought it for my Dad but I Had to buy my own copy because I couldn't out it down!

[Jennifer · Rating 5 out of 5]

Oh my gosh this book is so interesting!!!! I love that it tells the history of the city that I'm from. Very interesting things that happened here in the past that I never knew about. Also, now I have places to visit because I want to go check them out now.

[Dianna · Rating 3 out of 5]

Quick, easy read with off-the-beaten-path history. Found a few places that I will go see on my next visit to Columbus.

[Kara Prem · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very easy read. I really enjoyed this book. It detailed several different locations and stories from central Ohio. There were a few that I hadn't heard of before, and a few stories dealt with topics I haven't seen in other books. The stories were pretty short, so there wasn't a huge depth of information shared, but it was fun to read.