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

Toliver-Cone House

Photographed By James Hulse, June 27, 2021

1. Toliver-Cone House Marker

Inscription.

James A. Toliver (1844-1911), native Texan, Civil War veteran, and local political and civic leader, is said to have built this house about 1870 with the finest pine and cypress from his lumberyard. It was purchased in 1916 by Sallie Cone (1872-1966). Prominent features of the residence include its two story wraparound porch and decorative jig sawn wood work on the columns and railings. After Mrs. Cone's death, the home remained in the family until 1974.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1986

Erected 1986 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 5498.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. A significant historical year for this entry is 1870.

Location. 29° 42.595′ N, 96° 32.424′ W. Marker is in Columbus, Texas, in Colorado County. Marker is on DeWees Street, on the left when traveling east. The marker is located in the front yard to the house by the street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 436 DeWees Street, Columbus TX 78934, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Stein-Girndt House (within shouting distance of this marker); Columbus Church of Christ (within shouting distance of this marker); Home of Texas Attorney General George McCormick (about 300 feet away,

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measured in a direct line); Simpson - Williamson House (about 500 feet away); Columbus Veterans Memorial (about 500 feet away); George W. Smith (about 600 feet away); Youens-Hopkins House (about 600 feet away); Home of William Christian Papenberg (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Columbus.

The Toliver-Cone House and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, June 27, 2021

2. The Toliver-Cone House and Marker

The view of the Toliver-Cone House and Marker from the street image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, June 27, 2021

3. The view of the Toliver-Cone House and Marker from the street

Credits. This page was last revised on July 3, 2021. It was originally submitted on July 2, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 173 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 2, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. 3. submitted on July 3, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.