Columbia, Fayette County, Indiana facts for kids
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Columbia, Indiana
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 Columbia, Fayette County, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Columbia, Fayette County, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Fayette |
| Township | Columbia |
| Elevation | 994 ft (303 m) |
| ZIP code |
47331
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| FIPS code | 18-14626 |
| GNIS feature ID | 432813 |
Columbia is a small, unincorporated community in Fayette County, Indiana. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government. It's located within Columbia Township.
History of Columbia
Columbia was first planned and settled in 1832. It got its name from Columbia Township, which is the larger area it's part of.
A post office opened in Columbia in 1833. This helped people send and receive mail. The post office stayed open for many years but closed down in 1903.
Geography of Columbia
Columbia is a very small place. It only has three main roads. These roads are South County Road, West Columbia Road, and West Monroe Street.
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