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
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.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. Marker is at the intersection of Washington Street and Bowie Street, on the right when traveling west on Washington Street
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Dilue Rose Harris (here, next to this marker); William B. DeWees (a few steps from this marker); Abram Alley Log Cabin (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); Townsend-West House (about 500 feet away); Site of Railway Hospital (about 600 feet away); Old Stafford Opera House (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Columbus.
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 Humble, Texas. This page has been viewed 201 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 27, 2019, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas.
