Columbus USD 493 - Provides information about the district, links to the schools, activities calendar and resources. Columbus Local News: Topix - Local, regional, and statewide news collected from diverse sources on the web. Wikipedia: Columbus, Kansas - Encyclopedia article features history, geography and demographics of the county seat of Cherokee County. Smittle House - Offers bed and breakfast, and fine dining establishment in historic 1907 home. Includes room descriptions, photographs, rates and list of area attractions. Center Christian Church - Features church history, beliefs, staff directory, worship times, information about ministries and photographs. Columbus Public Library - Features hours, staff, collections and services. Claythorne Lodge - Offers sporting clays courses, skeet and trap shooting, guided and unguided hunts, fishing, RV hookups, lodging and restaurant. Includes descriptions, rates, photographs and directions.