Columbia Connecticut (06237) is a quiet, picturesque town on the outskirts of Tolland County, about a 25 minute drive from Hartford. One of the town’s most popular attractions is Columbia Lake. The summer season fills the lake and beach area with residents of all ages for swimming, kayaking, sailing and boating. Other popular attractions include Szegda Farm and Rec Park, which have many beautiful trails that may be used for hiking, walking, biking and horseback riding. More than 96% of the homes in Columbia are single family dwellings.
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Size and Population
Columbia has a total area of 22 square miles and about 5,000 residents
Quick Facts
Education
Horace W. Porter School (Grades Pre-K – 8)
Columbia’s high school students have a choice of four designated high schools and one technical high school:
E.O. Smith High School (Grades 9 – 12)
1235 Storrs Rd, Mansfield, CT
Main Office: (860) 487-0877
Windham High School (Grades 9-12)
355 High Street, Willimantic, CT
Main Office: (860) 465-2460
Bolton High School (Grades 9-12)
72 Brandy Street, Bolton, CT
Main Office: (860) 643-2768
Lyman Memorial High School (Grades 9-12)
917 Exeter Road, Lebanon, CT
Main Office: (860) 642-7567
Windham Regional Technical School , Windham
210 Birch St, Willimantic, CT
Main Office: (860) 456-3879
Windham Regional Technical School Website
Notable Residents
· Anthony Gregorc, psychologist. Currently resides in Columbia
· Dwight Loomis (1821-1903), U.S. Congressman and Connecticut Supreme Court Judge
· Edith G. Prague, Connecticut State Senator for the 19th District (active 1994-2012)
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