Columbia County

Columbia County is an administrative division in Wisconsin that spans a large area with forests, waterways, and multiple towns. The county contains several lakes and rivers, along with parks and green spaces that shape the landscape.

The county was established in 1846 from Wisconsin Territory and was formed around a former military outpost. This creation was part of Wisconsin's early development as an organized state.

The area reflects the heritage of settlers from the Eastern United States and European immigrants who established communities here. You can see this diversity in local traditions, names, and the way people have built their neighborhoods.

The area has good infrastructure with roads, small airports, and parks that are accessible to visitors. It is best explored by car since the various communities and attractions are spread across a wider distance.

The area contains a historic canal that was the only constructed waterway for shipping traffic built in Wisconsin. This canal is recognized as a national historic landmark and reveals an unusual chapter in local transportation history.

Location: Wisconsin

Inception: 1846

Capital city: Portage

Shares border with: Marquette County, Green Lake County, Dodge County, Dane County, Sauk County, Juneau County, Adams County

Website: http://co.columbia.wi.us

GPS coordinates: 43.47000,-89.33000

Latest update: December 7, 2025 10:08