Founded as the county seat of Boone County in 1820, the city of Columbia, Missouri is the fourth most populated city in the state. The community was originally known as Smithton, and located west of the current town site. Due to a lack of water, the settlement was moved across the Flat Branch Creek and renamed Columbia in 1821, and incorporated under that name in 1826. Prior to its settlement by European Americans, the area that was to become Columbia was visited by the Lewis and Clark Expedition in 1803, and in 1806 Daniel Boone and his sons established a salt lick forty miles northwest of Columbia. In 1818, a group of settlers, organized under the Smithton Land Company, bought more than two thousand acres of land, and established the village of Smithton less than a mile from the current town center. Although several Civil War battles were fought at nearby Boonville and Centralia, Columbia was mostly untouched by the Civil War. The town was pro-Union, and heavily protected by Union troops, although the surrounding area was mostly in favor of the Confederacy. Columbia is home to the University of Missouri, Stephens College, and Columbia College. William Rainey Marshall, the fifth governor of Missouri, was born in Columbia, and Roger B. Wilson, the 52nd governor of the state, taught school and served as a principal in Columbia. The city is in central-north Missouri.
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Boy Scouts of America Great Rivers Council
Headquartered in Columbia, Missouri, the Great Rivers Council is one of 289 councils in America, facilitating Cub Scout and Boy Scout programs, as well as its Venturing and Exploring programs. Membership and advancement policies, fall recruitment, and program planning information is provided.
http://www.bsa-grc.org/
Sponsored by Trinity Presbyterian Church, the Columbia, Missouri organization is a member of the Boy Scouts of America youth organization. Meeting schedules and an overview of the troop is offered, with troop news, meeting schedules, a calendar of events, and access to various forms and documents.
https://sites.google.com/site/columbiamotroop4/
The official web site for the municipality offers general information and helpful contacts for those living, visiting, or doing business in Columbia, as well as administrative and departmental contacts, council meeting agendas and minutes, city maps, awards and accomplishments.
http://www.gocolumbiamo.com/
The non-profit organization is made up of business and community leaders from Columbia, Missouri. Membership policies and benefits, meeting schedules, and contacts are published, along with a guide to economic opportunities in Columbia, and community events.
http://www.columbiamochamber.com/
Located a block south of I-70 and a block east of Providence Road on Nebraska Avenue, the veterinary medical facility in Columbia, Missouri is highlighted, including its veterinary services, stem cell therapy, boarding, and cremation therapy. Other resources include coupons and promotional offers.
http://www.columbiapethospital.com/
Rolling Hills Veterinary Hospital
The full service animal hospital is located in Columbia, Missouri. Its site offers an overview of its products and services, as well as information about animal nutrition and problem prevention, directions, appointment policies, and contacts. Announcements are posted to the site.
http://www.rollinghillsvethospital.com/
Chartered through Calvary Episcopal Church in Columbia, Missouri, Troop 707 is affiliated with the Boy Scouts of America. A yearly calendar, meeting schedule, and access to various forms are presented, along with a profile and history of the troop.
http://troop707.missouri.org/
