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Located in Lexington County, the West Metro suburban area of Greater Columbia is made up of a number of small communities, all located on the west side of the Congaree River and south of the Saluda River. The City of Cayce is a residential area located just across the Congaree River from downtown Columbia & USC via the Blossom Street bridge. Older neighborhoods built from the 1940's combine with newer, upscale housing developments to offer a wide range of home options. West Columbia is also across the river from downtown Columbia by way of the Gervais Street bridge. This older community, chartered in 1894 as "Brookland", was built around a mill and a business district at Meeting & State Streets. The New Brookland Historic District is one of the most intact mill villages in the Southeast and is on the National Register of Historic Places. Housing along the Congaree River is some of the area's most expensive. Visit www.westmetrochamber.org or call the West Metro Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center at 803-794-6504. West Columbia features stores, restaurants and unique shops in its Vista West Area.
New Townhome communities in West Columbia, South Carolina
New Brookland | Forestbrook | Quail Hollow
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The town of Springdale is located near the Columbia Metropolitan Airport, west of Columbia in Lexington County. A stable and serene community, Springdale affords a quiet, friendly atmosphere with strong family values and excellent schools. See firsthand the comforts of true southern living. The town of South Congaree is located just southeast of the Columbia Metropolitan Airport on Hwy 302. It was incorporated on June 11, 1957 with less than 1,000 residents. Today South Congaree is a growing town of approximately 2,500 residents. South Congaree has an active council form of government that provides zoning regulations, building permits and a 24-hour police department.
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west columbia, SC Local Information
What are some of West Columbia's new home communities?
Country Club, Country Club II, Marlborough, Riverland Terrace, Seaside Plantation, Stiles Point Plantation, Affirmation Oaks, Woodward Point.
What is the average cost of a single family home in West Columbia, SC?
West Columbia | $123,886
What shopping venues are in West Columbia SC?
Many antique stores are located on Meeting Street. Stores and boutiques specializing in quality antiques from all eras of history can be found in West Columbia.
What recreation does West Columbia SC offer?
The beautiful Riverwalk along the Congaree River offers 1.5 miles of lighted, paved pathways, scenic overlooks on the Congaree River, and picnic areas. The Riverwalk features an amphitheater near a replica of a 1740's River Inn, which is located adjacent to the Gervais Street bridge. There are 24-hour security emergency call boxes available, restrooms, convenient parking and solar lighting.
Tri-City Leisure Center | Tri-City Senior Center | Pine Grove Sports Complex | Pine Ridge Senior Center | Spires Recreation Center
Leisure Centers offer the community a place to relax by walking indoors, taking a painting class, joining a sports league, learning our state dance (the shag) or attending a special event. For children, everything from pre-school ballet to karateis offered. Tri-City Leisure Center located at 700 Dreher Road in West Columbia has a Wellness Center, arts & crafts, indoor track, volleyball, racquetball, open gym and more.
Recreation Centers offer the community an opportunity to enjoy indoor basketball and volleyball facilities. These Centers are a great place to participate in league sports or pick-up basketball. Centers are also available for rentals for family reunions, company parties & meetings. Spires Recreation Center, located on 1500 Dunbar Road features tennis courts, baseball/softball fields, an open gym and room rentals.
What annual festivals take place in West Columbia SC?
The West Metro area is home to many fine festivals like the Gaston Collard Festival, Swansea Fall Festival & Championship Rodeo, Congaree Western Weekend, Christmas in Cayce, and the West Metro Holiday Parade of Lights.
Libraries
Cayce/ West Columbia Branch
794-67911500
Augusta Road
Hours: Mon.- Thurs. 8:30-8, Fri. & Sat. 8:30-5:30, Sun. 2-5
Schools
Lexington County School District 2
Lexington County School
District Four (Gaston & Swansea)
Meeting Street business district now features antique malls & stores, restaurants & retailers
The town of many names...
West Columbia was first chartered as a town in 1894 under the name "Brookland". The town took its name from the many creeks and brooks that ran through the area to the Congaree River. The postal service designated the area "New Brookland" since there already was a town named Brookland. Now you know why the New Brookland Tavern is so named. Originally, ferry boats were used for taking the people across the Congaree River to jobs in Columbia. The Guignard family built the first bridge, a wooden structure, across the Congaree River. As New Brookland's population grew, a trade center developed along Meeting Street and State Street, where dry goods, a grocery store, mercantile stores and vegetable markets opened. With the charter as a town, there also came a certain desire to be independent and self sustaining. On March 3, 1905, a fire destroyed the community. Only one home on Spring Street was left intact. Years of reconstruction followed. The river flooded every spring until the dam at Lake Murray was built. The heaviest flood on record saw the water reach 20 feet over the bank. The wooden bridge was replaced by the Gervais Street Bridge in 1927. In 1936, the charter was changed to rename the town "West Columbia."