The City of Columbia
Columbia is the capital and largest city of the U.S. state of South Carolina. As of the 2000 Census, it has a population of 116,278. The city's name is derived from a poetic name for America, the use of the moniker being first attributed to poet Phillis Wheatley according to popular legend (see Historical Columbia).
Founded in 1786 as the site of South Carolina's new capital city, it was one of the first planned cities in the United States. The area is often cited for its high quality of life offerings, with its many cultural amenities, parks, and recreational features. Columbia was recently one of 30 communities named “America’s Most Livable Communities.” The award was given by the Washington-based non-profit Partners for Livable Communities and honors communities that are developing themselves in the creative economy. (Courtesy of Wikipedia )
