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

Brunson Building

Photographed By James Hulse, June 27, 2021

1. Brunson Building Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Charles Brunson (1830-1916), born in Westphalia, Germany, migrated to America in 1845. About 1867 he settled in Columbus, establishing a saloon, which prospered. In 1891 he erected this building, adding adjacent store in 1896. Used as saloon until about 1919, building later had other occupancies. Except for lowering of canopy and some changes in windows, it retains original Victorian style. Allen Wendel has owned this property since 1970.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1973

Erected 1973 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 545.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1845.

Location. 29° 42.428′ N, 96° 32.44′ W. Marker is in Columbus, Texas, in Colorado County. Marker is on Milam Street, 0.1 miles south of Walnut Street (U.S. 90), on the left when traveling north. The marker is located in front of the building by the street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1010 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. Rosenfield Building (within shouting distance of

The corner of the Brunson Building with Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, June 27, 2021

2. The corner of the Brunson Building with Marker

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this marker); Brick Stone House (within shouting distance of this marker); Old General Store (within shouting distance of this marker); Hancock-Heller Home (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Columbus State Bank (about 300 feet away); William Menefee (about 400 feet away); Colorado County (about 400 feet away); The Columbus Tap Railway (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Columbus.

The Brunson Building Marker is on the left of the building image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, June 27, 2021

3. The Brunson Building Marker is on the left of the building

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 129 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 6, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.