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Columbia, County seat in Maury County, Tennessee, United States

Columbia extends across rolling hills at 196 meters elevation, featuring a central downtown area with preserved 19th-century commercial buildings and residential neighborhoods.

Established in 1808 near the Duck River, Columbia developed into an agricultural center during the antebellum period with cotton and tobacco production.

The annual Mule Day Festival in April draws thousands of visitors to celebrate the regional agricultural heritage with parades, competitions, and craft displays.

The Columbia Justice Center on North Main Street provides centralized access to county legal services, court facilities, and administrative offices.

The February 1946 Columbia Race Riot marked a turning point in civil rights history as the first major racial confrontation following World War II.

Location: Maury County

Inception: 1808

Elevation above the sea: 196 m

Website: http://www.columbiatn.com/

Website: http://columbiatn.com

GPS coordinates: 35.61502,-87.04446

Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:36

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