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

Caledonia Lodge No. 68. A.F. & A.M.

Photographed By James Hulse, March 27, 2024

1. Caledonia Lodge No. 68. A.F. & A.M. Marker

Inscription. Organized 1850; chartered Jan. 24, 1851; on Feb. 3, 1851, founded Columbus Female Seminary, first educational institution in Columbus. Built 2-story structure to house school downstairs, lodge hall above. Also (1857) founded Colorado College, city's first public school.

Erected 1973 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 8828.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Women. A significant historical date for this entry is January 24, 1851.

Location. 29° 42.286′ N, 96° 32.439′ W. Marker is in Columbus, Texas, in Colorado County. Marker is on Milam Street north of Washington Street, on the left when traveling north. The marker is located in front of the building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1220 Milam 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. First United Methodist Church of Columbus (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Stafford Opera House (within shouting distance of this marker); Stafford-Miller House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Colorado County, 1837, and Robert "Three-Legged Willie" Williamson (about 300 feet away); The Rangers of Austin's Colony

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(about 400 feet away); Tumlinson Family (about 400 feet away); Abram Alley Log Cabin (about 400 feet away); Texas and the Struggle for Independence (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Columbus.

The front entrance to the Caledonia Lodge No. 68. A.F. & A.M. and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, March 27, 2024

2. The front entrance to the Caledonia Lodge No. 68. A.F. & A.M. and Marker

The view of the Caledonia Lodge No. 68. A.F. & A.M. and Marker from across the street image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, March 27, 2024

3. The view of the Caledonia Lodge No. 68. A.F. & A.M. and Marker from across the street

Credits. This page was last revised on April 2, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 1, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 58 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 2, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.