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About West Columbia, TX

West Columbia sits along the Brazos River about 50 miles southwest of Houston, accessible via Highway 35 from US 288. This former capital of the Republic of Texas serves as a gateway to Gulf Coast destinations, with State Highway 36 connecting to inland communities. The town of 3,600 was actually Texas's first capital, holding that honor for three months in 1836.

Where is West Columbia, TX on the map?

West Columbia, TX is in United States, at 29.142, -95.649 - about 14 km north-east of Sweeny, TX.

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The closest airport to West Columbia, TX is William P. Hobby Airport, 88 km (about 1 h 16 min by car).

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