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Columbia
Climb the hill to this preserved 1860s schoolhouse, complete with original wooden desks, inkwells, and wood stoves that kept students toasty or freezing depending on their seat. The adjacent Gold Rush cemetery offers a peaceful counterpoint to the bustling town below.
1860s schoolhouse
Gold Rush history
Interactive exhibits
Self-guided exploration
Tips
🔥"Either you were roasting or freezing depending on where you were sitting"
🪦stroll through the adjacent cemetery after your visit
Old Columbia Schoolhouse
Columbia










Climb the hill to this preserved 1860s schoolhouse, complete with original wooden desks, inkwells, and wood stoves that kept students toasty or freezing depending on their seat. The adjacent Gold Rush cemetery offers a peaceful counterpoint to the bustling town below.
1860s schoolhouse
Gold Rush history
Interactive exhibits
Self-guided exploration
Tips
🔥"Either you were roasting or freezing depending on where you were sitting"
🪦stroll through the adjacent cemetery after your visit