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Columbia City is the hometown of Thomas R. Marshall, Woodrow Wilson's VP who coined the phrase "What this country needs is a good five-cent cigar."
The Fair
Held annually in Columbia City, the Whitley County Fair is a seven-day northeastern Indiana celebration in the hometown of Vice President Thomas Marshall, drawing families from the Eel River region.
What You'll Find There
Expect livestock judging, 4-H competitions, carnival rides, grandstand entertainment, and the agricultural community spirit of northeastern Indiana.
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