This 1850 historic German cottage traces 150 years of Midwest history. Columbia is located along the upland Kaskaskia-Cahokia Trail, originally laid out in 1820 and incorporated in 1859. The city maintains an historic home museum, a one room school museum and a full range of preservation activities.

• Address: 140 S. Main St.  Columbia, IL 62236
  
• Phone: (618) 281-7144
• Hours: Open M-F 8:00 – 4:30 and Saturdays from 8:00 – 12 Noon
• Website: http://www.columbiaillinois.com
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• Hours: Open by appointment