Columbia South Carolina Information
Columbia had no paved streets until 1908, when 17 blocks of Main Street were surfaced. There were, however, 115 publicly maintained street crossings at intersections to keep pedestrians from having to wade through a sea of mud between wooden sidewalks. As an experiment, Washington Street was once paved with wooden blocks. This proved to be the source of much local amusement when they buckled and floated away during heavy rains. The blocks were replaced with asphalt paving in 1925.
The first paid firemen were hired in 1903. A car was purchased for the chief that same year, evidently the first vehicle owned by the city. In 1934, the federal courthouse at Main and Laurel was purchased by the city for use as City Hall. Built of granite from nearby Winnsboro, Columbia City Hall is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Designed by Alfred Bult Millet, President Ulysses S. Grant's federal architect, the building was completed in 1876. Mullet, best known for his design of the Executive Office Building in Washington, D.C., had originally designed the building with a clock tower. Large cost overruns probably caused it to be left out.
Modify Search Criteria
1010 Village Creek Drive
Columbia, SC 29210
Village Creek
Residential
MLS# 503414 / Active
Beautiful, large 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom condo. 2 Suites. New Paint, New Tiled Fireplace from floor to ceiling. Beautiful cathedral ceiling in great ...
255 Silverwood
Columbia, SC 29229
Lake Carolina-sandy Glen
Residential
MLS# 503412 / Active
Traditional home located in Lake Carolina- Sandy Glen home features 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath, FROG could be 4th bedroom or home office. Living room with ...
6735 Formosa
Columbia, SC 29206
Forest Acres
Residential
MLS# 503411 / Active
Wonderfully updated 4 bedroom, 3 bath ranch style home zoned Satchel Ford, Crayton, and A.C. Flora High School. Some outstanding features include; ...
6735 Formosa
Columbia, SC 29206
Forest Acres
Residential
MLS# 503409 / Active
Wonderfully updated 4 bedroom, 3 bath ranch style home zoned Satchel Ford, Crayton, and A.C. Flora High School. Some outstanding features include; ...
109 Wiltshire
Columbia, SC 29229
Wellington
Residential
MLS# 503404 / Active
Beautiful all-brick home in the desirable Wellington neighborhood! Offering a split floor plan with 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms; master suite ...
4317 Pine Forest
Columbia, SC 29204
Highland Park
Residential
MLS# 503400 / Active
If privacy is what you want this is the one for you. This home has 3 bedrooms,2 full bath ,Hardwood floors. Located in Highland Park. This home co...
3500 Devereaux
Columbia, SC 29205
Heathwood
Residential
MLS# 503395 / Active
Stately well-maintained home on corner lot in Heathwood. Features smooth ceilings with heavy moldings and marble-tile foyer. One-level layout with ...
3423 Lake
Columbia, SC 29206
Gillcreek
Residential
MLS# 503379 / Active
Major renovations completed 2018-2020. Exceptional design and décor and excellent condition! All new granite kitchen with stainless steel applian...
6510 Saye Cut
Columbia, SC 29209-1921
Hampton Woods
Residential
MLS# 503376 / Active
Cute, Cute, Cute! Beautiful Cape Cod bungalow with 3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths on large corner lot! Kitchen has been totally renovated, it is beauti...
12 Langston
Columbia, SC 29229
Lake Carolina - Woodleigh Park
Residential
MLS# 503374 / Active
Stunning Curb Appeal, Craftsman Charm A gracious entry foyer and hardwood stairs welcome you home, Custom kitchen with designer painted cabinetry, ...
612 N Donar
Columbia, SC 29229
Forest Green
Residential
MLS# 503369 / Active
Sparkling giant inground pool included in this spacious home, also has 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths and 1/2 bath. Master bedrooms and spare bedrooms a...
322 Crown Point
Columbia, SC 29209
Olde Woodlands
Residential
MLS# 503368 / Active
Don’t miss this beautifully-updated Dutch Colonial home in one of Columbia’s premier neighborhoods. New Seller unfortunately could not maneuver th...
8928 Wilson
Columbia, SC 29303
Lake Elizabeth Estates
Residential
MLS# 503362 / Active
Potential is there .Total of 1.25 acres with same tenants for 10 years with consistent rental history and current rent of $900 a month. Main house...
5 Gingerleaf
Columbia, SC 29229
Sassafras Springs
Residential
MLS# 503359 / Active
Stop renting and own your own home! This 3BR/2BA one story home offers an open floor plan with an office or flex area to use as you like. Eat-in ba...
6219 Lakeshore
Columbia, SC 29206
Forest Lake Estates
Residential
MLS# 503358 / Active
Lakefront with 200 ft of water views! Location, history, and great bones with recent renovations. This 3,200-square-foot lakefront home in Forest L...
3300 Cornwall
Columbia, SC 29204
Forest Acres
Residential
MLS# 503357 / Active
This one story, all brick home, that is approximately 1900 sf in excellent condition. It has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a living room with a fireplac...
107 Clairborne
Columbia, SC 29229
Summit Townes
Residential
MLS# 503353 / Active
Great value offered in this home! One story 3 bedroom 2 bathroom located in the desired Sandhills part of town!! Spacious living room with vaulted ...
220 Summit
Columbia, SC 29229
Woodhaven
Residential
MLS# 503348 / Active
This is a rare one owner home available in Woodhaven. It is on a cul-de-sac and is very pivate due to the large common area in the front yard. The ...
407 Clearview
Columbia, SC 29212
Clearwater
Residential
MLS# 503346 / Active
GORGEOUS TWO STORY HOME NESTLED IN BEAUTIFUL LAKEFRONT CLEARWATER COMMUNITY, ZONED FOR AWARD WINNING LEX/RICHLAND 5 SCHOOLS! This 4 bedroom/2.5 bat...
214 Ashewicke
Columbia, SC 29229
Lake Carolina - Pinnacle Ridge
Residential
MLS# 503341 / Active
Better than brand new- Huge open kitchen with lots of counter space and very large island. Granite in kitchen and full baths. Family room is light ...
