Columbia in Monroe County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Columbia
Photographed By Thomas Smith, May 18, 2021
1. Columbia Marker
Original town of Columbia, Ill. laid out on historic Kaskaskia Trail was founded by Capt. George Rogers Clark's men year 1820.
Columbia municipal incorporations created under laws of State of Illinois:
Town - February 19, 1859
Village - October 5 1903
City - March 22, 1927
Its citizens observed 100th anniversary of incorporation as a town July 3, 4, and 5 1959, Centennial Plaque erected by Columbia Centennial Association, Inc.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1820.
Location. 38° 26.506′ N, 90° 11.922′ W. Marker is in Columbia, Illinois, in Monroe County. Marker is on West Cherry Street just north of South Rapp Avenue, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 208 S Rapp Ave, Columbia IL 62236, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Gedern - Columbia Sister Cities since 1993 (here, next to this marker); Old Engine House & Faust Dry Goods (within shouting distance of this marker); Columbia Star Printing Co (within shouting distance of this marker); Miller-Fiege Home (within shouting distance of this marker); Roessler Building (within shouting distance
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Photographed By Thomas Smith, May 18, 2021
2. Columbia Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on May 19, 2021. It was originally submitted on May 18, 2021, by Thomas Smith of Waterloo, Ill. This page has been viewed 100 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 18, 2021, by Thomas Smith of Waterloo, Ill. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
