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

Youens-Hopkins House

Photographed By James Hulse, June 27, 2021

1. Youens-Hopkins House Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

An 1860s frontier cottage of cypress and pine, with locally made bricks in foundations.

At first owned by James Hodges; bought 1875 by James H. Simpson, county's first banker; then sold in 1896 to Charles J.G. Leesemann, 1904-08 Colorado County Clerk.

The 1915 purchasers, Dr. Willis G. and Mrs. Fay Burford Youens, had two sons; one grandson physicians in this county; house, owned by James G. and Mary Youens Hopkins, remains in Dr. Youens family.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1973

Erected 1973 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 5929.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1875.

Location. 29° 42.692′ N, 96° 32.432′ W. Marker is in Columbus, Texas, in Colorado County. Marker is at the intersection of Milam Street and 3rd Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Milam Street. The marker is located in front of the house by the street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 617 Milam Street, Columbus TX 78934, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance

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of this marker. Simpson - Williamson House (within shouting distance of this marker); Dick-Gillette House (within shouting distance of this marker); Toliver-Cone House (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Isgrig House (about 600 feet away); Home of Texas Attorney General George McCormick (about 700 feet away); Stein-Girndt House (about 700 feet away); Columbus Church of Christ (approx. 0.2 miles away); Columbus Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Columbus.

The Youens-Hopkins House and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, June 27, 2021

2. The Youens-Hopkins House and Marker

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

Photographed By James Hulse, June 27, 2021

3. The view of the Youens-Hopkins House and Marker from the street

Credits. This page was last revised on July 6, 2021. It was originally submitted on July 6, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 113 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 6, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.