Columbus in Colorado County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Harrison-Hastedt House
Photographed by James Hulse, June 27, 2021
1. Harrison-Hastedt House Marker
This structure was initially a small two room house built in 1861. Jesse Joyner Harrison, owner of the property from 1877-1901, hired prominent local builders Andrew Wirtz & Sons in the 1880s to transform the structure into a larger two-story frame central hall residence. The Wirtzes used fine milled wood detailing on the house's wraparound porches. The house was acquired by John and Emma Hastedt in 1911. It remained in the Hastedt family until 1989.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1993
Erected 1993 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 2397.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. A significant historical year for this entry is 1861.
Location. 29° 42.531′ N, 96° 32.275′ W. Marker is in Columbus, Texas, in Colorado County. It is at the intersection of Preston Street and Front Street, on the right when traveling north on Preston Street. The marker is located in front of the house by the street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 236 Preston 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: Robert Henry Harrison, M.D. (within shouting distance of this marker); Hahn House (within shouting distance of this marker); Saint John's Episcopal Church
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Photographed by James Hulse, June 27, 2021
2. Harrison-Hastedt House Marker
Photographed by James Hulse, June 27, 2021
3. The view of the Harrison-Hastedt House and Marker from 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 511 times since then and 52 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 7, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
