South Carolina State House
1855State capitol still bearing bronze stars marking where Sherman's cannons hit the unfinished building in 1865.
Columbia, South Carolina
Everything Columbia is known for
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Columbia, South Carolina, the state capital located in the Midlands region, boasts a rich musical tapestry. While perhaps not widely known as a music mecca, it is home to 90 artists across various genres. Rock fans will recognize Hootie & The Blowfish, an artist from Columbia, and their song "Rollin'" also mentions the city. Hip-hop artist Pi’erre Bourne also hails from Columbia.
The city's musical connections extend beyond its homegrown talent. Columbia is mentioned in popular songs such as "Already Best Friends" by Jack Harlow and "Area Codes" by Ludacris. The city offers a range of venues, from intimate settings to larger arenas, showcasing diverse musical acts.
Music in Columbia
Songs About Columbia
Tuesday
Blacc Zacc
"They say he in Onyx tippin' bitches, tryna show out"
Farewell, Columbia
Owen Stroud
"Farewell, Columbia"
Columbia
LaCerte
"Columbia"
Rollin’
Hootie and the Blowfish
"Let the tide come in on the coast of Carolina, baby, roll in"
Old Dog
J. Cole
"(Columbia — SC outro roll-call)"
Already Best Friends
Jack Harlow
"Jetson came in with a FN"
COUNT ME IN
Lil Yachty
"Yo Pi'erre, you wanna come out here?"
Campaign Speech
Eminem
"And send Dylann Roof through the windshield of the Benz"
The Space Program
A Tribe Called Quest
"To the top of the State building claiming that that flag is mine"
VIBEZ
DaBaby
"Oh Lord, Jetson made another one"
Area Codes
Ludacris
"2-1-5's, 8-0-tree's (Oh)"
Artists From Columbia
C
Coco Jones
r-n-b
T
Toro Y Moi
electronic
A
Alexis Jordan
r-n-b
H
Hootie & The Blowfish
rock
A
Angie Stone
r-n-b
P
Pi’erre Bourne
hip-hop
C
Crossfade
rock
L
Lo‐Fang
indie
S
Stevie Stone
hip-hop
O
Oliver Francis
hip-hop
A
Andrew VanWyngarden
indie
A
Aziz Ansari
other
C
Crashing Atlas
rock
L
Lucky Thompson
jazz
T
The Sequence
pop
P
Perspectives Ensemble
classical
C
Catalina
pop
E
Elvis Depressedly
indie
M
Mahjongg
electronic
j
jetsonmade
hip-hop
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Rivers & Roads in Song near Columbia
Songs written about the waterways and highways that run near Columbia.
History of Columbia
Things to Do in Columbia
Everything Near Columbia
33 stories, landmarks & places within ~20 miles — the same local lore RoadyGoat plays as you drive through.
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Columbia, SC
· Local history
Columbia, South Carolina, sits a bit higher than the coastal plains, a strategic location that propelled it to become the state capital in 1786. Named for Christopher Columbus, the city was deliberately chosen for its…
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South Carolina State House
· 0.1 mi · Historical Marker
State capitol still bearing bronze stars marking where Sherman's cannons hit the unfinished building in 1865.
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First Baptist Church (Columbia, South Carolina)
· 0.3 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Pull over for a second; this spot is more important than it looks. This unassuming church is where South Carolina decided to leave the United States.In 1860, delegates gathered right here at what was then First Baptist…
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Bethel A.M.E. Church (Columbia, South Carolina)
· 0.4 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Pull over, history buffs! You're approaching Bethel A.M.E. Church, a true cornerstone of Columbia's African American community. This isn't just a church; it's a living monument to resilience and faith. Built in 1921,…
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Old Campus District, University of South Carolina
· 0.4 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Pull over, RoadyGoat adventurers! You're approaching the historic Horseshoe of the University of South Carolina, a place steeped in academic history and rock-and-roll legend. You won't want to miss this! This entire Old…
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Sidney Park Colored Methodist Episcopal Church
· 0.5 mi · Scraped Hmdb
This church isn't just a beautiful building; it's a testament to resilience and the fight for justice. Sidney Park Christian Methodist Episcopal Church, originally Sidney Park Colored Methodist Episcopal Church, was…
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Confederate Printing Plant
· 0.6 mi · Scraped Hmdb
This unassuming building printed the very money and bonds that funded the Confederacy during the Civil War. It’s a large two-story, Greek Revival style brick structure, established in 1864 by the Evans and Cogswell…
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Arsenal Hill (Columbia, South Carolina)
· 0.7 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Ever wondered about the hidden military past of this bustling neighborhood? Well, you're driving through it! Welcome to Arsenal Hill, a place that played a surprising role in American history, long before the Civil War.…
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Robert Mills House
· 0.7 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Ever wondered what it was like to live in a grand home in the early 1800s? You're about to see a masterpiece designed by one of America's most important early architects. This is the Robert Mills House. It offers a…
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A.P. Williams Funeral Home
· 0.7 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Ever wondered about the stories a city holds, especially those etched into its very foundations? Up ahead, you'll find a place that whispers tales of resilience and community: the A.P. Williams Funeral Home. This isn't…
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Woodrow Wilson Boyhood Home (Columbia, South Carolina)
· 0.7 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Ever wonder where a future president spent his formative years? You're about to pass the childhood home of Woodrow Wilson, a place that witnessed the scars of the Civil War firsthand. Wilson lived here from 1871 to…
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Mann-Simons Cottage
· 0.8 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Right here, where you're driving, stands a testament to resilience and the power of community in the face of unimaginable odds. This is the story of the Mann-Simons Cottage. In 1843, a freedman named Ben DeLane…
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Harriet M. Cornwell Tourist House
· 0.8 mi · Scraped Hmdb
This unassuming house was a lifeline for Black travelers during segregation. Imagine driving for hours, weary and hungry, only to be turned away from every hotel and restaurant. That was the harsh reality for African…
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South Carolina Penitentiary
· 0.9 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Completed in 1867, this prison housed some of South Carolina's most notorious criminals and witnessed decades of harsh conditions. The South Carolina Penitentiary, later renamed the Central Correctional Institution, was…
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Hale–Elmore–Seibels House
· 0.9 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Imagine the stories within these walls, as records of its construction were lost in the burning of Columbia during the Civil War. This historic building, known as the Hale–Elmore–Seibels House, is thought to be the…
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Richland Cotton Mill
· 0.9 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Look over there! That old brick building isn't just a relic; it's a monument to the rise and fall of South Carolina's textile industry. Once a buzzing hub, this is the Richland Cotton Mill. Built in 1894, this…
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Babcock Building, South Carolina State Hospital
· 1.0 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Prepare to be chilled: this spot was once home to the Babcock Building, the imposing centerpiece of the South Carolina State Hospital. Construction started in 1857, aiming to provide more space than the overcrowded…
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South Carolina State Hospital
· 1.0 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Prepare to be chilled: right here, just a stone's throw away, stands the former South Carolina State Hospital, once known as the South Carolina Lunatic Asylum. Established in 1821, it was one of the first public…
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Florence C. Benson Elementary School
· 1.0 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Pull over for a moment! This spot isn't just a building; it's a testament to the resilience of a community and a pivotal chapter in American education. Florence C. Benson Elementary School, also known as Wheeler Hill…
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Carver Theatre (Columbia, South Carolina)
· 1.0 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Pull over for a moment, because you're about to pass a place where history truly came alive for a community. This unassuming brick building was once the Carver Theatre, a vibrant hub built in 1941 specifically for…
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Allen University
· 1.1 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Right here, at Allen University, education became a beacon of hope for newly freed African Americans. In 1870, the African Methodist Episcopal Church founded Payne Institute in Cokesbury, South Carolina. It was designed…
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Chappelle Administration Building
· 1.1 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Look to your right at Allen University, and you're admiring a masterpiece by a true pioneer! John Anderson Lankford, often called the “dean of Black architects,” designed the impressive Chappelle Administration…
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Good Samaritan-Waverly Hospital
· 1.1 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Pull over for a moment, because you're about to pass a place that tells a powerful story about resilience and community in the face of segregation. This unassuming brick building was once Good Samaritan-Waverly…
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Benedict College
· 1.2 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Pull over for a moment, because right here, you're about to drive past a living monument to freedom and education. Imagine, just five years after the Civil War ended, a place dedicated to educating freed slaves rose…
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Olympia Mill
· 1.2 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Look at that imposing red-brick structure – that's the Olympia Mill, a place that absolutely reshaped this community. Built in 1899, it wasn't just a building; it was a behemoth of industry and a magnet for workers.…
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Randolph Cemetery
· 1.3 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Pull over here for a moment. This unassuming cemetery is the final resting place of some truly remarkable people. Randolph Cemetery was established in 1872 as a burial ground for African Americans in Columbia, South…
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Guignard Brick Works
· 1.3 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Pull over, history buff! This unassuming spot hides the legacy of a family that literally built much of South Carolina. The Guignard family started making bricks here way back in 1801, using clay dug right from the…
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Elmwood Cemetery (Columbia, South Carolina)
· 1.4 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Prepare to step back in time at Elmwood Cemetery, a place where Columbia's past whispers from beneath ancient oaks. This isn't just a burial ground; it's a living history book established in 1854. You're about to…
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Columbia Canal
· 2.1 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Pull over here! This canal was built in 1824 using the labor of indentured Irishmen. Imagine the back-breaking work! The State of South Carolina hired these Irish workers to dig a series of canals, connecting upstate…
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Millwood (Richland County, South Carolina)
· 4.2 mi · Scraped Hmdb
If these stones could talk, they'd tell tales of generals, governors, and devastating fires. This is Millwood, once a grand plantation home. Owned by Colonel Wade Hampton II and his wife, it was here that their son,…
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Mount Hebron Temperance Hall
· 5.2 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Ever wonder how a small, unassuming hall in the South Carolina countryside became a battleground for moral reform? You're approaching Mount Hebron Temperance Hall, a testament to a passionate, often overlooked chapter…
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Pine Grove Rosenwald School
· 6.6 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Pull over for a moment and step back in time to an era when education for Black children in the South was a hard-won battle. You're at the Pine Grove Rosenwald School, a testament to resilience and the pursuit of…
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Okra Strut Festival
· 10.3 mi · Things to Do
Irmo SC's annual celebration of fried okra. Okra eating contests and okra ice cream.
