Columbia, Mississippi, the seat of Marion County, was established six years before Mississippi's admission into the Union. Settled by William and John Lott in the early 19th century, it wascalled Lott's Bluff. It was incorporated as Columbia, in honor of Columbia, South Carolina, which was home to many of the new settlers., in 1819 and served as the temporary state capital from November of 1821 until 1822when Jackson, which was then called LeFleur's Bluff, was designated the permanent capital.
Regular Websites
Online portal for the city of Columbia, with governmental information, documents/forms index, and department directory. Includes city council meeting minutes, calendar of events, city news and public notices, visitor resources and local links. - City of Columbia
http://www.columbia-ms.us/
Public school district for the Columbia area. Site includes general information and a detailed school directory. - Columbia School District
http://www.columbiaschools.org/
Columbia-Marion County Public Library
Discloses the library’s services, hours of operation and resources for children. Includes photos of the library, details on its wireless Internet service and library card rules. - Columbia-Marion County Public Library
http://www.smrl.lib.ms.us/
Columbia/Marion County Chamber of Commerce - Economic Development
Provides a variety of programs and services to businesses within Columbia City and Marion County. Includes area information, tourism resources, a business directory, membership details, an events calendar and local links. - Columbia/Marion County Chamber of Commerce - Economic Development
http://www.mcdp.info/
Offers details about rooms, guest services, and amenities at this Columbia hotel. Prospective guests can view photographs, check room availability, book a room, or make changes to a reservation. - Comfort Inn Columbia
http://www.comfortinn.com/hotel-columbia-mississippi-MS102
Marion County Historical Society Museum and Archives
Exhibits historical artefacts and documents documenting the county’s part. Photos of the museum, an overview of the membership program and a list of events. - Marion County Historical Society Museum and Archives
http://marioncountyhistoricalsociety.com/