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

Townsend-Koliba House

Photographed by James Hulse, March 27, 2024

1. Townsend-Koliba House Marker

Inscription. Front portion built in mid-1800s. Owned until 1845 by Stephen Townsend, member of prominent family and veteran of Battle of San Jacinto. In 1837, as first county sheriff, he took part in court held under famous oak (60 yds. W). In 1902 owner Edward Metzke attached second structure to first one; also added porch. Former state representative Homer Koliba and wife Bernice (a descendant of S. Townsend) have owned house since 1951. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1971

Erected 1971 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 5542.)

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

Location. 29° 42.354′ N, 96° 32.284′ W. Marker is in Columbus, Texas, in Colorado County. It is on Front Street south of Walnut Street (U.S. 90). The marker is located at the front of the house near the street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1124 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: Columbus Waterworks (within shouting distance of this marker); Stage Lines Through Columbus (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Joseph V. Frnka (about 300 feet

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away); Early Site of Doctor Logue's Drugstore (about 400 feet away); District Court Tree (about 400 feet away); Columbus Oak (about 400 feet away); 1890 Cornerstone Ceremony (about 500 feet away); Tumlinson Family (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Columbus.

The view of the Townsend-Koliba House and Marker along the street image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, March 27, 2024

2. The view of the Townsend-Koliba House and Marker along the street

The Townsend-Koliba House image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, March 27, 2024

3. The Townsend-Koliba House

Credits. This page was last revised on April 1, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 31, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 372 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 1, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.