Columbia State Historic Park

Columbia State Historic Park

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Location: 3 miles north of Sonora, off Highway 49.
Facilities: Historic structures, visitor center, exhibits, restaurants, lodging, picnic areas, restrooms (é).
Activities: Gold panning, stagecoach rides, mine tours, interpretive programs.
Special Features: Park preserves an example of one of the most colorful eras in American history, a typical 1850s gold rush town. For a time Columbia was California’s second largest city, but unlike many other settlements that disappeared due to fire, vandalism, and time, Columbia was never completely deserted. In 1945, the state legislature proclaimed the town a state historic park. The town's old Gold Rush-era business district has been preserved with shops, restaurants, and two hotels for today's visitors.
Address: c/o Central Valley District Office
22708 Broadway St
Columbia, CA 95310
Phone: 209-588-9128;
Web: www.parks.ca.gov/default.asp?page_id=552
Size: 273 acres.

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