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

Joseph V. Frnka

(March 7, 1880 - January 29, 1958)

Photographed by James Hulse, March 27, 2024

1. Joseph V. Frnka Marker

Inscription. Joseph V. Frnka, born in Industry, Texas, built a home here in 1906. A self-taught lawyer, Frnka was admitted to the Texas Bar in 1915. A business leader, he was active in the local Masonic lodge and helped found the Columbus Lions Club. In 1923-1927 he represented this area in the Texas House of Representatives. He practiced law locally and in 1945 was appointed assistant state attorney general. Following World War II he served as a prosecutor and judge with the U.S. Military government in Germany. Frnka later served as chief title examiner of the Veterans Land Board in Austin.

Erected 1994 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 2070.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Law Enforcement. A significant historical year for this entry is 1906.

Location. 29° 42.41′ N, 96° 32.274′ W. Marker is in Columbus, Texas, in Colorado County. It is at the intersection of Front Street and Walnut Street (U.S. 90), on the right when traveling north on Front Street. The marker is located in front of the building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1035 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: Townsend-Koliba House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Columbus Oak

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(about 500 feet away); The Columbus Tap Railway (about 500 feet away); District Court Tree (about 500 feet away); Columbus Waterworks (about 500 feet away); Stage Lines Through Columbus (about 600 feet away); Early Site of Doctor Logue's Drugstore (about 600 feet away); Joseph Jefferson Mansfield (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Columbus.

Also see . . . Joseph Vinc Frnka. Legislative Reference Library of Texas (Submitted on April 1, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)

Photographed by James Hulse, March 27, 2024

2. Joseph V. Frnka Marker

The view of the Joseph V. Frnka Marker from across the street image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, March 27, 2024

3. The view of the Joseph V. Frnka Marker from across the street

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 175 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 1, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.