Columbus Penn Evans (September 6, 1824 – February 19, 1854) was an American politician, newspaper editor, and soldier from Pennsylvania.
He was the younger brother of Henry S. Evans, a Pennsylvania state representative and the owner-publisher of The Village Record in West Chester.
[2] During the Mexican–American War, Evans served as a first lieutenant with the 11th United States Infantry Regiment, which saw extensive combat in the Battle for Mexico City.
"[2] After the war ended, Evans and his company returned home via New York in August 1848, whereupon he resumed his editorial duties in Wilmington.
On February 20, 1849, the Delaware General Assembly appropriated one hundred dollars to present him with a suitably inscribed ceremonial sword along with a letter from Governor William Tharp.