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| Country | United States |
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Maury |
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| - Total | 29. Wikipedia talkFeatured lists for an explanation of this and other inclusion tags below -->This list of countries, arranged alphabetically The United States of America —commonly referred to as the The political units and divisions of the United States include The 50 states (four of these being officially styled as Commonwealths) which are typically Tennessee ( is a state located in the Southern United States. ImageTennessee_population_mappng|450px|right|poly 4 198 64 199 68 156 62 154 61 153 56 153 53 155 27 153 23 157 24 162 18 163 18 169 25 171 25 175 22 177 24 182 19 180 16 182 13 190 6 Maury County (ˈmɝreɪ is a county located in the US state of Tennessee. Area is a Quantity expressing the two- Dimensional size of a defined part of a Surface, typically a region bounded by a closed Curve. 6 sq mi (76. The square mile is an imperial and US unit of Area equal the area of a square of one statute mile. 7 km²) |
| - Land | 29. Square Kilometre ( US spelling square kilometer) symbol km2, is a decimal multiple of the SI unit of 6 sq mi (76. 7 km²) |
| - Water | 0. 0 sq mi (0. 0 km²) |
| Elevation | 643 ft (196 m) |
| Population (2000) | |
| - Total | 33,055 |
| - Density | 1,116. The elevation of a Geographic location is its height above a fixed reference point often the mean sea level. A foot (plural feet or foot; symbol or abbreviation ft or sometimes &prime – the prime symbol) is a non-SI unit The metre or meter is a unit of Length. It is the basic unit of Length in the Metric system and in the International Population density (in agriculture standing stock and Standing crop) is a measurement of Population per unit area or unit volume 8/sq mi (431. 2/km²) |
| Time zone | Central (CST) (UTC-6) |
| - Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| ZIP codes | 38401-38402 |
| Area code(s) | 931 |
| FIPS code | 47-16540[1] |
| GNIS feature ID | 1269483[2] |
Columbia is a city in Maury County, Tennessee, United States. The Central Time Zone observes Standard time by subtracting six hours from UTC during standard time ( UTC−6) and five hours during Daylight saving Areas using UTC−6 Single zone countries Belize Costa Rica El Salvador Guatemala Daylight saving time ( DST UTC−5 is the Time offset used in the North American Eastern Time Zone during Standard time and in the North American Central Time Zone during The ZIP code is the system of Postal codes used by the United States Postal Service (USPS A telephone numbering plan is a plan for allocating Telephone number ranges to countries regions areas and exchanges and to non-fixed telephone networks North American area code 931 is a Tennessee Telephone Area code for Middle Tennessee, USA Federal Information Processing Standards ( FIPS) are publicly announced standards developed by the United States Federal government for use by all non-military The Geographic Names Information System ( GNIS) is a database that contains name and locative information about more than two million physical and cultural features located throughout Maury County (ˈmɝreɪ is a county located in the US state of Tennessee. Tennessee ( is a state located in the Southern United States. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the The population was 33,055 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Maury County[3]. A county seat is a term for an Administrative center for a County, primarily used in the United States. Maury County (ˈmɝreɪ is a county located in the US state of Tennessee.
The town is notable for being the self-proclaimed "Mule capital of the world" and honors this fact with Mule Day, a large celebration held annually every April. In its common modern meaning a mule is the offspring of a male Donkey and a female Horse, which is classified as a kind of F1 hybrid. Mule Day, an annual celebration of all things related to Mules is held in Columbia Tennessee, the self-proclaimed "Mule Capital" of the world
The film Daltry Calhoun, starring Johnny Knoxville, was filmed in Columbia and elsewhere in Maury County in 2005. Daltry Calhoun is a 2005 Film, written and directed by Katrina Holden Bronson and starring Johnny Knoxville as the lead character Philip John Clapp (born March 11, 1971 in Knoxville Tennessee better known as Johnny Knoxville, is an American comic actor and daredevil In 2008, the Hannah Montana Movie was filmed in downtown Columbia. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Hannah Montana The Movie is the Film adaptation of the American Television series Hannah Montana, to be released in cinemas [4]
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Geography
Columbia is located at (35. 615022, -87. 044464)[5]. It is nestled along the banks of the Duck River at the southern edge of the Nashville Basin with the higher elevated ridges of the Highland Rim located to the south and west of the city.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 29. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title) is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census 6 square miles (76. The square mile is an imperial and US unit of Area equal the area of a square of one statute mile. 7 km²), of which, 29. Square Kilometre ( US spelling square kilometer) symbol km2, is a decimal multiple of the SI unit of 6 square miles (76. 7 km²) of it is land and 0. 03% is water.
History
A year after the organization of Maury County in 1807, Columbia was laid out in 1808 and lots were sold. Known as the James K Polk Ancestral Home, US President James K Maury County (ˈmɝreɪ is a county located in the US state of Tennessee. The original town, on the south bank of the Duck River, consisted of only four blocks. The town was incorporated in 1817. For years, it was the county seat of the richest county in agricultural wealth in the state. Today, it is an important tourist destination, most of whom are drawn by the numerous historic sites in the area. Attractions include the James K. Polk Home, the Columbia Athenaeum, Mule Day, and nearby plantations.
Famous natives of Columbia include James K. Polk, Governor, Congressman, Speaker of the U. James Knox Polk ( November 2 1795&ndashJune 15 1849 was the eleventh President of the United States, serving from March 4 1845 to March 4 1849 S. House of Representatives and eleventh President of the United States; A. O. P. Nicholson, state senator, U. S. Senator, and Chief Justice of the Tennessee Supreme Court; Sterling Marlin, NASCAR driver; Dr. Sterling Marlin (born June 30, 1957 in Columbia Tennessee) is a NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver who drives the #09 Finch Racing car The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing ( NASCAR) is the largest sanctioning body of Stock cars in the United States. Marion Dorsett, inventor of the serum to control hog cholera; and Fran McKee, first female line admiral in the U. Fran McKee ( 1926 - March 3[[ 002]] was the first female line officer to hold the rank of Rear Admiral in the United States Navy. Admiral is the rank, or part of the name of the ranks of the highest Naval officers S. Navy, and Raphael Benjamin West former Nashville major, noted Civil Rights ally. Raphael Benjamin West ( March 31 1911 – November 20 1974) was Mayor of Nashville Tennessee from 1951-1963
Demographics
As of the census[1] of 2000, there were 33,055 people, 13,059 households, and 8,801 families residing in the city. A census is the procedure of acquiring information about every member of a given population The population density was 1,116. Population density (in agriculture standing stock and Standing crop) is a measurement of Population per unit area or unit volume 8 people per square mile (431. 2/km²). There were 14,322 housing units at an average density of 483. 9/sq mi (186. 8/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 74. 63% White, 21. 13% African American, 0. 28% Native American, 0. 41% Asian, 0. 03% Pacific Islander, 2. 06% from other races, and 1. 46% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4. 70% of the population.
There were 13,059 households out of which 32. 4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46. 8% were married couples living together, 16. NOTICE TO WOULD-BE ROMEOS ************** 3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32. 6% were non-families. 27. 8% of all households were made up of individuals and 10. 8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2. 46 and the average family size was 2. 98.
In the city the population was spread out with 25. 8% under the age of 18, 9. 8% from 18 to 24, 28. 6% from 25 to 44, 21. 0% from 45 to 64, and 14. 9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 89. 9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84. 1 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $35,879, and the median income for a family was $42,822. Males had a median income of $34,898 versus $22,093 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,004. Per capita income means how much each individual receives in monetary terms of the yearly income generated in the country About 10. 9% of families and 13. 9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19. The poverty threshold, or poverty line, is the minimum level of Income deemed necessary to achieve an adequate Standard of living in a given country 7% of those under age 18 and 13. 2% of those age 65 or over.
Notable residents
- Lynnette Cole, Miss USA 2000
- Phil Everly, of the Everly Brothers, noted country-influenced rock and roll performer
- Joe Knight, [Professional Basketball Player]. Lynette Cole (born February 9 1978) won the title Miss Tennessee USA in 2000 The Miss USA Beauty contest has been held annually since 1952 to select the United States entrant in the Miss Universe pageant The Everly Brothers ( Don Everly, born Isaac Donald Everly February 1 1937 Brownie Muhlenberg County, Kentucky The Everly Brothers ( Don Everly, born Isaac Donald Everly February 1 1937 Brownie Muhlenberg County, Kentucky Country music is a blend of popular musical forms originally found in the Southern United States and the Appalachian Mountains. Rock and roll (also known as rock 'n' roll) is a form of Music that evolved in the United States in the late 1940s and early 1950s with roots in mostly African For the plane crash victim and subject of an internet hoax, see Alaska Airlines Flight 261 ---- Jonah William "Quiet Joe" Knight ( September Played in Turkey and Austria. State Champion Long Jumper at Columbia Central High School
- Sterling Marlin, Back-to-back Daytona 500 winner
- James K. Polk, 11th President of the United States (1845-1849)
- Dan Uggla, Major League Baseball player and All-Star for the Florida Marlins
- Cannabis Sativa, an internationally famous band, released first free internet music album in 1995 and it is still active today, recorded 6 albums here when they resided here in the mid 1990's. Sterling Marlin (born June 30, 1957 in Columbia Tennessee) is a NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver who drives the #09 Finch Racing car The Daytona 500 is a 200-lap long NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race held annually at the Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach Florida. James Knox Polk ( November 2 1795&ndashJune 15 1849 was the eleventh President of the United States, serving from March 4 1845 to March 4 1849 The President of the United States is the Head of state and Head of government of the United States and is the highest political official in United States by Daniel Cooley Uggla (born March 11, 1980) is a Major League Baseball All-Star Second baseman for the Florida Marlins. The Florida Marlins are a professional baseball team based in Miami Gardens Florida.
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- ^ US Board on Geographic Names. United States Geological Survey (2007-10-25). The United States Geological Survey ( USGS) is a scientific agency of the United States government. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1147 - The Portuguese, under Afonso I, and Crusaders from England and Flanders conquer Lisbon after a Retrieved on 2008-01-31. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1504 - France cedes Naples to Aragon. 1606 - Gunpowder Plot: Guy Fawkes
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- ^ US Gazetteer files: 2000 and 1990. United States Census Bureau (2005-05-03). The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title) is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1491 - Kongo monarch Nkuwu Nzinga is baptised by Portuguese missionaries adopting the baptismal name of João Retrieved on 2008-01-31. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1504 - France cedes Naples to Aragon. 1606 - Gunpowder Plot: Guy Fawkes
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