1894Government
== History ==
West Columbia was incorporated in 1894 as "Brookland", but the U.S.
1936Government
In 1936, the name was changed to "West Columbia" to emphasize its proximity to Columbia, the capital.
2000History
=== 2000 census ===
As of the census of 2000, there were 13,064 people, 5,968 households, and 3,300 families residing in the city.
2008History
The 2008 South Carolina Learjet 60 crash occurred just before midnight on September 19, 2008, when a Learjet 60 (registration N999LJ) crashed while taking off from Columbia Metr...