Columbia

Columbia State Park is famous for being operated as a living museum with original gold rush era buildings, shops, restaurants and a stage couch all run by costumed docents.  Also located in the park is the Fallon Theater which presents professional musicals by the Sonora Repertory Theater.  In the town of Columbia, one will find a community college, an airport, and the Mother Lode’s only year-round farmer’s market. Columbia is a community very dedicated to gardens and ranching.  Up the hill at 2190 feet the landscape starts to feel more mountainous inviting hiking, fishing, camping and even some gold panning along the area’s many creeks and streams. The combination is a package of history, conveniences and outdoor adventure.

SCHOOLS:  Columbia Elementary (K-8) and Sonora High School