Columbus in Colorado County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Home of William Christian Papenberg
(1870 - 1958)
Photographed by James Hulse, June 27, 2021
1. Home of William Christian Papenberg Marker
District Clerk for 38 years in Colorado County. Born in Illinois. Educated as a teacher, came to Texas (1899) in that profession. Moved to Columbus (1904) and became clerk in 1908. This house that he and his wife Emma (Buescher) built in 1914 remains in the family.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1973
Erected 1973 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 3935.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1908.
Location. 29° 42.516′ N, 96° 32.516′ W. Marker is in Columbus, Texas, in Colorado County. It is at the intersection of Bowie Street and Preston Street, on the left when traveling north on Bowie Street. The marker is located in the front yard of the house. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 900 Bowie 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: George W. Smith (within shouting distance of this marker); Columbus Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Maigne - Walther House (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Hancock-Heller Home (about 500 feet away); Old General Store
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Photographed by James Hulse, June 27, 2021
2. The Home of William Christian Papenberg and Marker
Photographed by James Hulse, June 27, 2021
3. The view of the William Christian Papenberg Home
The marker in located in the bushes to the right
Credits. This page was last revised on July 1, 2021. It was originally submitted on July 1, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 271 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 1, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
