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The largest city in Ohio, Columbus is the 15th largest city in the U.S. The area which is now Columbus was originally called Ohio country under control of the French Empire. The American Revolution settled Ohio Country as part of the Virginia Military District under control of the U.S. The state of Ohio received statehood in 1803, and the capital city of Columbus was incorporated that year. Columbus has a generally strong economy and low crime; it has been listed on numerous lists such as BusinessWeek's 50 Best Cities in America.