Columbia Vacation Rentals, Hotels, Weather, Map and Attractions

Columbia is an old city located in Marion County in southern Mississippi. It was settled six years prior to Mississippi becoming a state. Many of the early residents migrated from Columbia, South Carolina, for which the town was named. The population of Columbia is approximately 7,000 residents. Incorporated on June 25, 1819, Columbia served as the temporary capital of Mississippi from 1821 to 1822. An interesting note: former Mississippi governor and Columbian native, Hugh L. White introduced white squirrels to the area, and they are still quite common in Columbia City Park. The city of Columbia is known as "Home of the Mississippi Rodeo," made famous by two Mississippi cowboy brothers, Earl and Weldon Bascom. The brothers are called the "Founding Fathers of Mississippi Rodeo," for producing the very first rodeo in Marion County in 1935. Rodeos remain a popular event in Columbia and Marion County to this day. The city of Columbia is a quintessential town of the deep south, with old world charm along with modern amenities. Attractions include the Marion County Historical Museum, located just down the street from the old court house. The museum is home to the Marion County Historical Society, which hosts the Annual Heritage Festival and Flea Market each fall. For outdoor recreation, the Columbia area has lakes, campgrounds, parks and picnicking areas. Also, the Marion County Recreational Railroad provides train rides for educational purposes, social events and just plain fun.

Surrounding areas: Tylertown, Mississippi (20.3 mi), Jefferson Davis Lake, Mississippi (21.6 mi), Prentiss, Mississippi (24.0 mi), West Hattiesburg, Mississippi (27.7 mi), Lumberton, Mississippi (28.6 mi), Seminary, Mississippi (29.4 mi), Hattiesburg, Mississippi (32.7 mi)

Columbia Vacation Rentals

Columbia Hotels and Resorts


Hotels & Motels
Comfort Inn	820 Hwy 98 Byp	Columbia, MS		(601) 731-9955
Courtyard By Marriott	119 Grand Dr	Hattiesburg, MS	23.3 mi.	(601) 268-3050
Microtel Inn & Suites	105 Westover Dr	Hattiesburg, MS	28.9 mi.	(601) 450-1592
Sun Suites Of Hattiesburg	121 W Park Dr	Hattiesburg, MS	28.9 mi.	(601) 271-9005
Comfort Suites Hattiesburg	122 Plaza Dr	Hattiesburg, MS	29.0 mi.	(601) 261-5555
Best Western Inn	2 Churchill Dr	Hattiesburg, MS	29.4 mi.	(601) 264-7668
Days Inn Hattiesburg	111 Thornhill Dr	Hattiesburg, MS	29.4 mi.	(601) 268-1151
Fairfield Inn By Marriott - Hattiesburg	173 Thornhill Rd	Hattiesburg, MS	29.4 mi.	(601) 296-7777
Hampton Inn - Hattiesburg	4301 Hardy St	Hattiesburg, MS	29.6 mi.	(601) 264-8080
Hampton Inn	4301 Hardy St	Hattiesburg, MS	29.6 mi.	(601) 264-8080

Columbia Weather & Climate

Southern Mississippi has a semi-tropical climate. This part of the state that's in close proximity to the Gulf of Mexico tends to be humid with lots of rainfall, and very little difference between summer and winter conditions. Average rainfall per year is 56 to 60 inches, with well over 180 days of sunshine annually. Snowfall is rare in southern Mississippi. Tropical storms and hurricanes are possible in late summer and fall. However, plenty of warning time is generally given for these types of storms. The comfort index, which is based on humidity during the hot months, is 26 out of 100, with a higher number being more comfortable. The US average on the comfort index is 44.

Month	High Temp	Low Temp	Rainfall	Ocean Temp
January	58°F	36°F	7.12 in.	-
February	63°F	39°F	5.41 in.	-
March	70°F	47°F	6.51 in.	-
April	76°F	53°F	5.93 in.	-
May	84°F	62°F	5.58 in.	-
June	90°F	68°F	4.93 in.	-
July	91°F	71°F	5.55 in.	-
August	91°F	70°F	4.56 in.	-
September	87°F	65°F	4.13 in.	-
October	78°F	53°F	3.47 in.	-
November	68°F	44°F	4.93 in.	-
December	61°F	38°F	5.81 in.	-

Columbia Map & Transportation



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The closest airports in the area are the Hattiesburg Laurel Regional airport (PIB) located about 33 miles east of Columbia in Laurel Hattiesburg, Mississippi, the Hammond Municipal airport (HDC) located approximately 61 miles southwest of Columbia in Hammond, Louisiana, the Stennis International airport (HSA) located roughly 65 miles south of Columbia in Bay St Louis, Mississippi, the Gulfport Biloxi International airport (GPT) located around 74 miles southeast of Columbia in Gulfport / Biloxi, Mississippi, and finally the Jackson International airport (JAN) located about 74 miles north of Columbia in Jackson, Mississippi.

Columbia Attractions


Amusement and Theme Parks
Exchange Club Park	Brookhaven	MS	42.1 mi.
Fun Time USA	Gulfport	MS	75.4 mi.
Fun Time USA	Biloxi	MS	81.8 mi.
Magic Golf-Biloxi Beach Park	Biloxi	MS	81.8 mi.
Celebration Station	Metairie	LA	89.6 mi.

Water Parks
Atwood Water Park	Monticello	MS	26.2 mi.
Blue Bayou Water Park	Baton Rouge	LA	95.8 mi.

Golf Courses
Pine Creek Golf Club	Purvis	MS	27.0 mi.
Hillsdale Golf Course	Lumberton	MS	28.8 mi.

State Parks
Paul B Johnson State Park		MS	36.2 mi.

Zoos and Aquariums
Jackson Zoological Park	Jackson	MS	75.2 mi.
Aquarium of the Americas	New Orleans	LA	90.8 mi.
Audubon Park and Zoological Garden	New Orleans	LA	90.8 mi.
Greater Baton Rouge Zoo	Baton Rouge	LA	95.8 mi.

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