Columbus in Colorado County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Ehrenwerth-Ramsey-Untermeyer Building

Photographed by Brian Anderson, February 18, 2019

1. Ehrenwerth-Ramsey-Untermeyer Building Marker

Inscription. Henry M. Ehrenwerth built this two-story commercial structure in 1873-75 of bricks from a local kiln. Designed for his mercantile store, it housed L.G. Smith's Red Elk Saloon and Gambling Hall in the 1880s. In 1896 the building was purchased by James Ramsey, who operated a hardware, implement, and undertaking business here. His son Charles sold the structure in 1925 to the hardware firm of Leo L., F.J., and Emil E.J. Untermeyer.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1973

Erected 1973 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 1406.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1873.

Location. 29° 42.356′ N, 96° 32.438′ W. Marker is in Columbus, Texas, in Colorado County. It is on Milam Street (State Highway 52 Spur), on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1120 Milam Street, Columbus TX 78934, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American South

and on the Gulf Coast.

Globally, it is in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the Republic of Texas,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Colorado County Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Colorado County (within shouting distance of this marker); Columbus State Bank (within shouting distance of this marker); Colorado County War Memorial

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Colorado County, 1837, and Robert "Three-Legged Willie" Williamson (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Stafford Opera House (within shouting distance of this marker); Brick Stone House (within shouting distance of this marker); The Rangers of Austin's Colony (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Columbus.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Confederate Memorial Museum (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing).

Ehrenwerth-Ramsey-Untermeyer Building image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Brian Anderson, February 18, 2019

2. Ehrenwerth-Ramsey-Untermeyer Building

Credits. This page was last revised on February 26, 2019. It was originally submitted on February 26, 2019, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio. This page has been viewed 556 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 26, 2019, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio.