Columbia is a city in and the county seat of Richland County, South Carolina; it is also South Carolina’s state capital and its largest city. The city is the center of a steadily growing metro area with a current population of around 118,000; the greater Columbia Metropolitan Area, however, has a population of over 728,000.
The city was founded in 1786 at the behest of state senator John Lewis Gervais, who wished the name of the city be Columbia; the state senate of Carolina voted and it won over the name Washington 11-7.
The city grew tremendously quickly and leveled off during the Civil War, where it was influential in shaping Confederate politics and contributed greatly to the war effort. The city was decimated after the war (and after Sherman’s March to the Sea), though through the 20th century the city has become a powerhouse once again, and the population continues to grow.
The city lies in a humid subtropical climate zone, which is characterized by hot humid summers and mild, warm winters. Average highs during the summer months peak at around 88 degrees, while lows rarely drop below 70. During the winter temperatures cool slightly, with average highs peaking around 63 and lows dropping to around 40 degrees or so.
Columbia is a wonderful place to live, and if you’re looking for auto transport in South Carolina, look no further than American Auto Shipping. One toll free call to 800-930-7417, or taking one minute to fill out our free online quote request form will get you a free quote to ship your vehicle right away. So call or go online today and see what American Auto Shipping can do for you!
Local References
- City of Columbia Official Website: https://www.columbiasc.net/
- Columbia on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Columbia,_South_Carolina
- The Official Guide to Columbia: https://www.experiencecolumbiasc.com
- Columbia on City Data: http://www.city-data.com/city/Columbia-South-Carolina.html
Columbia Zip Codes Include:
29201, 29202, 29203, 29204, 29205, 29206, 29207, 29208, 29209, 29210, 29211, 29214, 29215, 29216, 29217, 29218, 29219, 29220, 29221, 29222, 29223, 29224, 29225, 29226, 29227, 29229, 29230, 29240, 29250, 29260, 29290, 29292
Since 2007 Dave has written all the content and blogs for American Auto Shipping and during this time added the duties of customer support and transport logistics.
He currently resides in Washington with his three kids and their mom and cat. A fan of Marvel movies and good stories, when not shipping cars Dave can be found working on his novel, enjoying a good book or playing some tournament HALO.
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