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
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 of this marker. Simpson - Williamson House (within shouting distance of this marker); Dick-Gillette House (within shouting distance of this marker); Toliver-Cone House
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Photographed By James Hulse, June 27, 2021
2. The Youens-Hopkins House and Marker
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 154 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 6, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
