Columbus in Colorado County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Hahn House
Photographed by James Hulse, June 27, 2021
1. Hahn House Marker
On this site a small cottage was built about 1868 by W.H. Crebbs, who sold place in 1885 to Peter Hahn (1852-1940) and his wife Catherine Leyendecker. In 1890, Hahn moved cottage to the rear, scouted east Texas for fine woods, hired contractors Jacob and Louis Wirtz, and built two story, galleried Victorian main house adjoinin cottage. Peter and Catherine's son Albert and wife Elizabeth Burford, and their children have preserved the home.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1973
Erected 1973 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 2330.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1868.
Location. 29° 42.516′ N, 96° 32.275′ W. Marker is in Columbus, Texas, in Colorado County. It is at the intersection of Front Street and Preston Street, on the right when traveling north on Front Street. The marker is located in front of the house by the street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 903 Front Street, Columbus TX 78934, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the American South and on the Gulf Coast. Globally, it is in North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, the Republic of Texas, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Harrison-Hastedt House (within shouting distance of this marker); Robert Henry Harrison, M.D. (within shouting distance of this marker); Saint John's Episcopal Church
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Photographed by James Hulse, June 27, 2021
2. The Hahn House and Marker
Photographed by James Hulse, June 27, 2021
3. The view of the Hahn House and Marker from across the street
Credits. This page was last revised on July 7, 2021. It was originally submitted on July 6, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 442 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 7, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
