Columbia County is Great for Everyone!

6/20/2024 (Permalink)

Here is a view of the heart of Columbia County, Georgia.

History of Columbia County 

Columbia County lies along the Savannah River in east central Georgia and borders South Carolina which is northwest of Augusta. Columbia County was created by an act of Georgia state legislature from a northern part of its neighbor, Richmond County on December 10, 1790. Named after the explorer Christopher Columbus, the county was created in response to backcountry settlers to accommodate court sessions that would be more convenient for residents to attend locally.  

Columbia County has provided several leaders in national affairs. William Few Jr. And Abraham Baldwin were residents of the area that became Columbia County, and in 1787 both delegates attended the constitutional convention in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Few and Baldwin were the only two Georgia delegates who signed to ratify the Constitution of the United States. Both the oldest Baptist church in Georgia (Kiokee Baptist built in 1772) and the third oldest (Abilene Baptist built in 1774) are in Columbia County. Post build of the Georgia Railroad, new communities such as the city of Harlem and Grovetown began to flourish.   

An Expanding Community 

Columbia County today is a bustling, fast-growing suburban county that has expanded vastly and offers a huge variety of jobs, schools and recreation. Whether you are a citizen of Columbia County or visiting for a while, you will see what a treasure this growing community is. Columbia County has wonderful parks, greenspace, fun community events and an award-winning school system. There truly is something for everyone in this fun and flourishing community! 

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