ColumbiaPennsylvania
Columbia, formerly Wright's Ferry, is a borough (town) in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States. As of the 2020 census, it had a population of 10,222.
Intro: Wikipedia
About Columbia
Columbia is a close-knit town in southeastern Pennsylvania with an estimated population of 10,399.
Columbia holds the status of a borough — a form of municipal government most common in the Northeast. The community covers 2.41 square miles, giving it a compact, walkable footprint at roughly 4,315 residents per square mile.
What Makes Columbia Unique
- One of 15 places in the US named Columbia — but the Pennsylvania one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in southeastern Pennsylvania, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Pennsylvania — one of 2,002 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 10,399.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 4 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Columbia
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- First National Bank Museum · Museum
- National Watch and Clock Museum · Museum
- Turkey Hill Experience · Museum
- Through the fire Studios · Art gallery
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Columbia
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Columbia
- Columbia HS
- Columbia MS Hill Campus
- Columbia MS Taylor Campus
- Park El Sch
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.