West Columbia, Texas, located in Brazoria County, was established in 1858 as the county seat. The town was originally called Columbia when it was the capital of the Republic of Texas for a brief period in 1836. The town's name was changed to West Columbia to distinguish it from Columbia, South Carolina, the original capital of the United States. The town is home to the Texas Rice Festival, an annual event that celebrates the region's rice farming heritage. The festival, which has been held since 1969, features food, music, and rice-themed competitions.
Dollar General takes the top spot among Dollar Stores and Deep Discount Stores in West Columbia, Texas with 1 locations as of April 12, 2024. Dollar Tree is in second place with 1 locations.