A party 200 years in the making

Founder’s Day Festival this weekend recognizes county’s bicentennial.

  • Noel Raulerson first settled on the banks of Lake DeSoto in Columbia County 200 years ago. (COURTESY)
    Noel Raulerson first settled on the banks of Lake DeSoto in Columbia County 200 years ago. (COURTESY)
    It’s a celebration 200 years in the making. In honor of Lake City and Columbia County’s bicentennial, county historian Christopher Esing and a host of civic organizations are hosting ...

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