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Columbia : Tennessee

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Columbia is a city located in Maury County, Tennessee. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 33,055. It is the county seat of Maury County.

Geography
Columbia is located at 35°36′54″ North, 87°2′40″ West (35.615022, -87.044464)1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 76.7 km˛ (29.6 mi˛). 76.7 km˛ (29.6 mi˛) of it is land and 0.03% is water.

History
A year after the organization of Maury County in 1807, Columbia was laid out in 1808 and lots were sold. The original town, on the south bank of the Duck River, consisted of only four blocks. The town was incorporated in 1817. For years, it was the county seat of the richest county in agricultural wealth in the state. Today, it is an important tourist destination, most of whom are drawn by the numerous historic sites in the area. Attractions include the James K. Polk Home, the Columbia Athenaeum, and nearby plantations.

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