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

Colorado County Courthouse

Photographed by Brian Anderson, February 18, 2019

1. Colorado County Courthouse Marker

Inscription.
This classic revival building - erected in 1890-1891 in form of a Greek cross - is now one of 28 oldest existing courthouses in Texas' 254 counties.

Contractors Martin, Byrne & Johnson built the structure of brick and Belton stone. Local Masonic Lodge laid cornerstone.

In 1909 a tornado severely damaged building. Large bell in cupola-clock tower fell 120 feet and was completely buried in the earth. $15-a-month job of clock-winder was subsequently canceled. During repairs, present copper dome was added. In 1939 entire building was remodeled.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1969

Erected 1969 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 8829.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Government & Politics. A significant historical year for this entry is 1890.

Location. 29° 42.359′ N, 96° 32.422′ W. Marker is in Columbus, Texas, in Colorado County. It is on Milam Street (State Highway 52 Spur), on the right when traveling north. Marker is located on the west side of the courthouse square. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 400 Spring 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 (a few steps from this marker); Colorado County War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Ehrenwerth-Ramsey-Untermeyer Building (within shouting distance of

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this marker); Columbus State Bank (within shouting distance of this marker); Colorado County, 1837, and Robert "Three-Legged Willie" Williamson (within shouting distance of this marker); William Menefee (within shouting distance of this marker); The Rangers of Austin's Colony (within shouting distance of this marker); 1890 Cornerstone Ceremony (within shouting distance of this marker). 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).

Colorado County Courthouse and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Jim Evans, January 9, 2014

2. Colorado County Courthouse and Marker

Colorado County Courthouse image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Brian Anderson, February 18, 2019

3. Colorado County Courthouse

Credits. This page was last revised on February 18, 2021. It was originally submitted on February 27, 2019, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio. This page has been viewed 490 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on February 28, 2019, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio. 2. submitted on February 15, 2021, by Jim Evans of Houston, Texas. 3. submitted on February 28, 2019, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio.