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Columbia State Historic Park

11255 Jackson Street

209-588-9128

Columbia was only one of hundreds of settlements that sprang up during the exciting years when the cry of "Gold! " brought Argonauts from all over the world to seek their fortunes in California. Located in the heart of the Mother Lode, a mile wide network Read more…

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