Columbus in Colorado County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Keith-Traylor House
Photographed By James Hulse, June 27, 2021
1. Keith-Traylor House Marker
Civil War veteran John Wilbur Keith and his wife, Haseltine Long, daughter of a prominent Beaumont businessman, moved to Columbus in 1870. They built this house about 1871 and in 1875 sold it to local merchant Charles W. Traylor and his wife, Lura (Perry), granddaughter of early Colorado River ferry operator Benjamin Beason. The Keiths son James L., and the Traylors daughter, Clara, both born in this house, were married here in 1896. Alterations include the addition of a dining room kitchen, Queen Anne detailing, and a bathroom. The house is a fine local example of late Victorian-era, center-passage design.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1995
Erected 1995 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 2910.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1870.
Location. 29° 42.57′ N, 96° 32.595′ W. Marker is in Columbus, Texas, in Colorado County. Marker is at the intersection of Live Oak Street and DeWees Street, on the left when traveling north
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Maigne - Walther House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Home of William Christian Papenberg (about 500 feet away); Columbus Veterans Memorial (about 600 feet away); George W. Smith (about 600 feet away); Stein-Girndt House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Columbus Church of Christ (approx. 0.2 miles away); Toliver-Cone House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Hancock-Heller Home (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Columbus.
Photographed By James Hulse, June 27, 2021
2. The view of the Keith-Traylor 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 103 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 6, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
