The Ohio state capital, Columbus, situated almost exactly in the geographical center of the state, was founded in 1812 and named after Christopher Columbus. Features of interest are the State Capitol (1861), in the grounds of which is a monument commemorating the murdered President William McKinley (1843-1901), and the Ohio Historical Center,
with two "history malls" illustrating the archaeology and history of the state with the most modern methods of presentation. The German Village, south of downtown Columbus, is a refurbished old quarter of the town well equipped with shops and bars.