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

Asa Townsend

(1795-1876)

Photographed by Kathleen Stephenson Pierce

1. Asa Townsend Marker

Inscription. Born in South Carolina, Asa Townsend was reared in Georgia, where he married Rebecca Harper (1805-1857). They moved from Florida to Colorado County in 1838 with their large family. An active civic leader, Townsend served on the committee to adopt measures for the annexation of Texas to the U.S. in 1845, and was a member of the Colorado River Navigation Association. During reconstruction he organized successful ventures into Mexico. He was active in the Methodist church and area Masonic lodges. Rebecca and Asa, who were the parents of 15, are interred in the cemetery at Borden, Texas.
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. It 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.

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

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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

The view of the Asa Townsend Marker along the street image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, March 27, 2024

2. The view of the Asa Townsend Marker along the street

Credits. This page was last revised on November 30, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 14, 2024, by Kathleen Stephenson Pierce of San Antonio, Texas. This page has been viewed 385 times since then and 41 times this year. 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.