History
Columbus Junction was established in 1874 at the confluence of the Iowa and Cedar Rivers; it was originally called Sand Bank. The town was laid out March 1, 1870 by J.W. Garner and the plat was recorded on March 12, 1870. The first lots were sold to George Jamison. A swinging bridge, first built in 1886 to cross a deep ravine between Third and Fourth streets, is the most notable and unusual attraction in Columbus Junction. Columbus Junction is also the home of one of the oldest county fairs in the state. See early photos of the Columbus Junction area at www.columbusjunction.com.
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