Columbia, MO
Music connected to Columbia
About Columbia
- • Sheryl Crow, the Grammy-winning singer, was born in Kennett, Missouri, and raised in Columbia.
- • Shelter Insurance Companies, a major national insurer, was founded in Columbia.
- • The location of the University of Missouri put Columbia on the map.
- • Columbia is home to the only remaining publicly-owned nuclear reactor in Missouri.
- • The 1935 tornado caused significant damage and loss of life in Columbia.
- • Named for Christopher Columbus, Columbia was established in 1821.
- • With over 128,000 residents, it's Missouri's fourth-largest college town.
- • At 745 feet above sea level, Columbia offers gently rolling hills.
- • Education, healthcare, and technology are major employment sectors.
- • Being in Columbia feels like a vibrant blend of youthful energy and Midwestern charm.
- • The Kansas City Chiefs, a two-time Super Bowl champion, represent the area.
- • Mizzou's rivalry with the Kansas Jayhawks is one of college basketball's fiercest.
Artists From Columbia
Songs About Columbia
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