Gold was discovered in Columbia on March 27, 1850. By 1870, the “Gem of the Southern Mines” produced more than $1 billion (in today’s figures). Today the town, which is also a California State Historic Park still bustles with shops, exhibits and the lively activity of the 1850’s.
| Address: 11255 Jackson St, Columbia, CA
95310 Phone: 209-588-9128 Website: https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=552  |
