Columbus in Colorado County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Asa Townsend
(1795-1876)
Researched by Elaine Luman
Erected 1997 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 15214.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1838.
Location. 29° 42.265′ N, 96° 32.349′ W. Marker is in Columbus, Texas, in Colorado County. Marker is at the intersection of Washington Street and Travis Street, on the right when traveling west on Washington Street. The marker is located at the corner of Washington and Travis streets. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 398 Washington St, 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. Stage Lines Through Columbus (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Early Site of Doctor Logue's Drugstore (about 400 feet away); First United Methodist Church of Columbus (about 400 feet away); Stafford-Miller House (about 400 feet away); Tumlinson Family (about 500 feet away); The Rangers of Austin's Colony (about 500 feet away); Caledonia Lodge No. 68. A.F. & A.M. (about 500 feet away); Old Stafford Opera House (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Columbus.
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Additional keywords. Republic of Texas
Credits. This page was last revised on April 1, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 14, 2024, by Kathleen Stephenson Pierce of San Antonio, Texas. This page has been viewed 56 times since then. Photos: 1. submitted on March 14, 2024, by Kathleen Stephenson Pierce of San Antonio, Texas. 2. submitted on April 1, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.