Cole Lumbus

Cole Lumbus is a carved wood spirit who has provided a weather prediction on Groundhog Day in Columbus, North Carolina.

If Cole Lumbus sees his shadow on Groundhog Day, it indicates there will be a long winter. If Cole Lumbus does not see his shadow, there will be an early spring.

The Town of Columbus has a special connection to Groundhog Day as it was officially incorporated on February 2nd, 1857.