Columbia, South Carolina: A History

Columbia, South Carolina: A History
ISBN-10
1625853386
ISBN-13
9781625853387
Category
History
Pages
176
Language
English
Published
2015-03-09
Publisher
Arcadia Publishing
Author
Alexia Jones Helsley

Description

Columbia sits on hills overlooking the Congaree, Saluda and Broad Rivers. The name evokes sanctuary and the American spirit. Its central location in the state makes it the meeting place of the Upstate and the Lowcountry. The all-American city sprang from wilderness, frame buildings and unpaved streets and valiantly responded to the challenges of change. The city was created by the legislature to be the capital and reflects the "ambitions and fortunes" of South Carolina. Columbia is a diverse city that serves as an educational incubator, a magnet for immigrants, a military center and a place to celebrate the arts. Follow author Alexia Jones Helsley as she weaves together the strands of Columbia's long and eventful past.

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