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Columbia is the capital and second largest city in the state of South Carolina, with a population of 134,309 as of 2019 according to the Wikipedia page. It is the primary city of the Midlands region of South Carolina and serves as one of the three major population centers of the state, along with Charleston and Greenville.

History

Columbia was founded in 1786 as the site was selected to become the new state capital. It was ideally located in the center of the state for the convenience of the population. The city was named Columbia, a poetic name for the United States in use at that time.

During the Civil War, Columbia was a location of several battles and was burned by Union troops under the command of General William T. Sherman in 1865. Much of the central city was destroyed as a result.

After the war, Columbia prospered as an agricultural center. Cotton was the primary cash crop. The state legislature established the University of South Carolina in 1801 in Columbia. The city grew throughout the 19th and 20th centuries, though it was surpassed in population by Charleston in 1920.

Government

Columbia has a council-manager form of government. The city council consists of six members, with four elected in single member districts and two elected citywide. The city manager is appointed by the council and serves as the chief administrative officer. The current mayor of Columbia is Daniel Rickenmann.

The city government website can be found here: Columbia City Government

City Hall address and phone number:

1737 Main St #200
Columbia, SC 29201
Phone: (803) 545-3045

Population

As mentioned previously, the 2019 population of Columbia was 134,309 residents. The Columbia metropolitan area consists of Richland, Lexington, Kershaw, Saluda and Calhoun counties and has a population of 832,666 as of 2019 estimates.

Economy

The major economic sectors of Columbia are government, healthcare, insurance, universities, and manufacturing. The state government provides around 20,000 jobs in the city. The University of South Carolina and Fort Jackson are also major employers.

Some key companies headquartered in Columbia include Colonial Life & Accident Insurance Company, the South Carolina State Museum and SC ETV network. For more on the local economy, see the Columbia Chamber of Commerce site.

Transportation

The major airport serving Columbia is the Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE). The city is located at the intersection of Interstate highways I-20 and I-26. Public transit is provided by The COMET bus system. There is also an Amtrak train station in Columbia.

Education

Columbia is part of both the Richland County School District One and the Lexington & Richland County School District Five. Major colleges and universities located in the city include:

• University of South Carolina
• Columbia College
• Allen University
• Benedict College

Landmarks

South Carolina State House

The South Carolina State House is located at 1100 Gervais St, Columbia, SC 29201. It houses the state legislature and governor's offices. The neoclassical building was first completed in 1907. GPS coordinates: 34°00′16′′N 81°01′42′′W

University of South Carolina Horseshoe

The historic heart of the University of South Carolina campus, located at 801 Main St, Columbia, SC 29208. GPS coordinates: 33°59′50′′N 81°01′46′′W

Columbia Museum of Art

Located at 1515 Main St, Columbia, SC 29201. Phone: (803) 799-2810. GPS coordinates: 33°59′38′′N 81°01′57′′W

County Information

Columbia is located in Richland County. The Richland County website can be found here: Richland County Website

Richland County Administration Building address:

2020 Hampton St.
Columbia, SC 29204
Phone: (803) 576-2050

Local Resources

Here are some additional local resources and websites for Columbia:

• Columbia Visitors Bureau - Tourism site
• Riverbanks Zoo - Popular local zoo and gardens
• City of Columbia Facebook - Official city Facebook page
• Columbia Fireflies - Local minor league baseball team

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