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

Bartels-Wirtz House

Photographed By James Hulse, March 27, 2024

1. Bartels-Wirtz House Marker

Inscription. Distinctions of this Victorian cottage: gable window with star tracery, decorative bargeboard, carpenter's lace. Stained glass entrance doors are duplicated at back of the front hall. Anton Bartels, from Aldenburg, North Germany, came here in 1869; built this house about 1886; was an Alderman, 1889. Later owners have included the will Wirtz family in 1920s and 30's; Felix Fehrenkamp; Mrs. Isabel Moeller. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1973

Erected 1973 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 312.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1869.

Location. 29° 42.294′ N, 96° 32.59′ W. Marker is in Columbus, Texas, in Colorado County. Marker is on Live Oak Street south of Spring Street, on the right when traveling south. The marker is located in front of the street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1216 Live Oak Street, 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. Townsend-West House (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of Railway Hospital (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Abram Alley and Texas' Struggle for Independence (about 400 feet away); Dilue Rose Harris

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(about 400 feet away); Texas and the Struggle for Independence (about 400 feet away); Dilue Rose Harris (1825-1914) (about 400 feet away); City of Columbus (about 400 feet away); Abram Alley Log Cabin (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Columbus.

The Bartels-Wirtz House and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, March 27, 2024

2. The Bartels-Wirtz House and Marker

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 45 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 1, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.