Columbia, State capital in South Carolina, US
Columbia stands as the capital and second largest city of South Carolina, situated between the Atlantic Ocean and Blue Ridge Mountains.
The city received its name in honor of Christopher Columbus when it was established in 1786 as the state capital of South Carolina.
Columbia contains multiple museums, theaters, music venues, and art galleries that display the regional heritage of South Carolina.
The city maintains a moderate maritime climate throughout the year, with temperature averages ranging between 32°C in summer and 7°C in winter.
Columbia operates under the motto 'Justitia Virtutum Regina', which translates to 'Justice, the Queen of Virtues' in English.
Location: Richland County
Location: Lexington County
Inception: 1787
Elevation above the sea: 89 m
Shares border with: Forest Acres
Address: Columbia, SC, USA 29201, 29203-6, 29209-10, 29212, 29223, 29225, 29229 Columbia
Website: https://columbiasc.gov
GPS coordinates: 34.00075,-81.03523
Latest update: May 27, 2025 19:57
Best Friend of Charleston
1.2 km
South Carolina State House
196 m
Williams-Brice Stadium
3.4 km
Riverbanks Zoo
3.6 km
South Carolina Governor's Mansion
1.1 km
Mills Building, South Carolina State Hospital
1.5 km
Sesquicentennial State Park
15.5 km
South Carolina State Museum
1.2 km
Babcock Building, South Carolina State Hospital
1.6 km
Columbia Museum of Art
583 m
First Presbyterian Church (Columbia)
562 m
Robert Mills House
1.1 km
Capitol Center
62 m
Columbia Township Auditorium
1.2 km
Frankie's Fun Park
14.4 km
Riverbanks Botanical Garden
4.3 km
Columbia Canal
3.3 km
Old Campus District, University of South Carolina
670 m
Trinity Episcopal Cathedral
403 m
EdVenture
1.3 km
Millwood
6.9 km
Harbison State Forest
13.2 km
Charlie W. Johnson Stadium
3 km
Gervais Street Bridge
1.8 km
Woodrow Wilson Family Home
1.1 km
Strom Thurmond Federal Building and United States Courthouse
9.1 km
McCord House
669 m
Palmetto Building
352 mReviews
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