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

Dilue Rose Harris

Photographed by Brian Anderson, February 18, 2019

1. Dilue Rose Harris Marker

Inscription. Dilue Rose Harris (1825-1914) is best known for her journal writings concerning events of the Texas Revolution. Her 30,000 word "Reminiscences" were published in the "quarterly" of the Texas State Historical Association, and have provided a valuable source of information about Texas at that time. Dilue Rose came to Texas in 1833, and was married to Ira Harris (1816-1869) when she was almost 14 years old in 1839. They moved to Columbus in 1845, built this house in 1858 and reared nine children while living here. Dilue and Ira Harris are buried in the Columbus City Cemetery.

Erected 1996 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 2393.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Women.

Location. 29° 42.263′ N, 96° 32.523′ 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, United States of America.

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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 and Ira Albert Harris House (here, next to this marker); William B. DeWees (within shouting distance of this marker); Texas and the Struggle for Independence (within shouting distance of 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); Bartels-Wirtz House (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Columbus.

Also see . . . Harris, Dilue Rose - The Handbook of Texas Online.

Dilue Rose and Ira Albert Harris House image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Brian Anderson, February 18, 2019

2. Dilue Rose and Ira Albert Harris House

Marker is the leftmost of the markers visible in this photo.

Texas State Historical Association (TSHA) (Submitted on February 27, 2019, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio.)

Credits. This page was last revised on March 6, 2019. It was originally submitted on February 27, 2019, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio. This page has been viewed 529 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 27, 2019, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio.