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

Dilue Rose and Ira Albert Harris House

Photographed by Brian Anderson, February 18, 2019

1. Dilue Rose and Ira Albert Harris House Marker

Inscription. Dilue Rose and Ira Albert Harris moved from Houston to Columbus in 1845. Ira served as County Sheriff and City Marshall, and Dilue wrote of her experiences during the Texas Revolution, later published. They built this house in 1858 and lived in it with their nine children. The house was constructed of concrete with stucco applied to the exterior. The two-room plan house contains a basement, an unusual feature after 1860. An interpretation of a simple Cumberland plan, the house features box columns on the porch, squared-wood balusters, a hipped roof and two exterior chimneys.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1996

Erected 1996 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 2392.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1858.

Location. 29° 42.263′ N, 96° 32.518′ W. Marker is in Columbus, Texas, in Colorado County. It is at the intersection of Washington Street and Bowie Street, on the right when traveling west on Washington Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 602 Washington Street, Columbus TX 78934,

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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: Dilue Rose Harris (1825-1914) (here, next to this marker); Dilue Rose Harris (here, next to this marker); William B. DeWees (a few steps from this marker); Texas and the Struggle for Independence (a few steps from this marker); Abram Alley Log Cabin (within shouting distance of this marker); Abram Alley and Texas' Struggle for Independence (within shouting distance of this marker); Fiftieth Anniversary Celebration of the American Declaration of Independence (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); City of Columbus (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Columbus.

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Photographed by Brian Anderson, February 18, 2019

2. Dilue Rose and Ira Albert Harris House

Marker is the rightmost of the markers visible in this photo, partially obscured by the vehicle.

Photographed by Brian Anderson, February 18, 2019

3. Dilue Rose and Ira Albert Harris House

Credits. This page was last revised on February 27, 2019. It was originally submitted on February 27, 2019, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio. This page has been viewed 523 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 27, 2019, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio.