Briggsdale, Columbus

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Briggsdale is a neighborhood of Franklin County in the city of Columbus, Ohio. The neighborhood is on the west/southwest side of the city within the Hilltop area. The area was first settled and founded by the family of Joseph M. Briggs, after whom the neighborhood was named. Joseph Briggs was an active figure in the early years of the township and county operations. The Briggsdale Methodist church was founded with his help, and it now exists as the New Horizons Methodist Church. The present day Briggsdale neighborhood is located near the historical Green Lawn Cemetery to the north as well as Briggs High School to the west. ()

Coordinates: 39°55'33"N, 83°3'30"W

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Hilltop (Brookshire)Columbus United States

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Briggsdale – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Cultural Arts Center, West Side Spiritualist Church, Old Franklinton Cemetery, Mount Calvary Cemetery.

3.5 miNE
Museum, Classes and workshops, Art gallery
Cultural Arts Center, Columbus
91 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Columbus, Ohio, the Cultural Arts Center stands as a beacon of creative expression and artistic endeavor. This vibrant museum, dedicated to fostering a love for the arts, offers a dynamic range of workshops, exhibitions, and performances that...
3.3 miNE
Church
West Side Spiritualist Church, Columbus
85 min walk • The West Side Spiritualist Church stands as a beacon of faith and community in Columbus, Ohio. This church is not just a place of worship but also a significant cultural landmark in the city, known for its unique approach to spirituality and connection with the...
3.2 miNE
Cemetery
Old Franklinton Cemetery, Columbus
82 min walk • The Old Franklinton Cemetery stands as a testament to the early history of Columbus, Ohio, offering a silent narrative of the city's past. Established in 1799, this historic cemetery is one of the oldest existing cemeteries in the region, serving as the final resting...
2.3 miNE
Cemetery
Mount Calvary Cemetery, Columbus
60 min walk • Mount Calvary Cemetery is a Roman Catholic cemetery in Columbus, Ohio, located west of downtown next to Green Lawn Cemetery and by the now-abandoned Cooper Stadium. It is the oldest active Catholic cemetery in Franklin County.
1.6 miNW
Memorial, Cemetery
Camp Chase, Columbus
40 min walk • Camp Chase was a military staging and training camp established in Columbus, Ohio in May 1861 after the start of the American Civil War. It also included a large Union-operated prison camp for Confederate prisoners during the American Civil War.
1.8 miNE
Cemetery
Green Lawn Cemetery, Columbus
45 min walk • Green Lawn Cemetery is a historic private rural cemetery located in Columbus, Ohio in the United States. Organized in 1848 and opened in 1849, the cemetery was the city's premier burying ground in the 1800s and beyond.
2 miS
Garden, Park
Gantz Park, Grove City
51 min walk • The Gantz Homestead, also called the Gantz Farm House, in Grove City, Franklin County, Ohio, United States, was built in or around 1832. It was listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places in 1979.
1.6 miNW
Monuments and statues
Confederate Soldier Memorial, Columbus
40 min walk • The Confederate Soldier Memorial, also known as Confederate Monument and Memorial Arch, is an outdoor Confederate memorial installed at Camp Chase in the Hilltop neighborhood of Columbus, Ohio, in the United States.
3 miNW
Nightlife, Gambling, Casino
Hollywood Casino Columbus, Columbus
78 min walk • Hollywood Casino Columbus is a casino located in Columbus, Ohio. It opened on October 8, 2012. It is owned by Gaming and Leisure Properties and operated by Penn National Gaming.
3.4 miNW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Westland Mall, Columbus
88 min walk • Westland Mall is a defunct 860,000-square-foot shopping center located at the intersection of U.S. Route 40 and Interstate 270 on the west side of Columbus, Ohio. In November 2012, the majority of the mall closed, and the last anchor closed in 2017. Developers plan to demolish the structure and build a mixed-use project at the site.
2.6 miN
Hiking, Hiking trail
Ohio to Erie Trail, Columbus
68 min walk • The Ohio to Erie Trail is a route for non-motorists that traverses the U.S. state of Ohio, from southwest to northeast. It is named for its endpoints, the Ohio River at Cincinnati and Lake Erie at Cleveland.