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

Site of Columbus Female Seminary

Photographed by James Hulse, March 27, 2024

1. Site of Columbus Female Seminary Marker

Inscription. First organized school in Columbus. Founded Feb. 3, 1851, by Caledonia Lodge No. 68, A.F. & A.M.; housed on first floor of lodge hall at this site. Seminary taught literary subjects, music, art, for many years. Building was destroyed in Sept. 1909 hurricane.

Erected 1973 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 981.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Women. A significant historical date for this entry is February 3, 1851.

Location. 29° 42.396′ N, 96° 32.572′ W. Marker is in Columbus, Texas, in Colorado County. It is at the intersection of Walnut Street (U.S. 90) and Live Oak Street, on the right when traveling west on Walnut Street. The marker is located along the street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 632 Walnut 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: Tate-Senftenberg-Brandon Home (within shouting distance of this marker); Ilse-Rau House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Site of Railway Hospital (about 400 feet away); Townsend-West House (about 400 feet away); City of Columbus (about 500 feet away); Carriage Step on Prairie Street

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(about 600 feet away); Fiftieth Anniversary Celebration of the American Declaration of Independence (about 600 feet away); Bartels-Wirtz House (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Columbus.

The view of the Site of Columbus Female Seminary Marker along the street image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, March 27, 2024

2. The view of the Site of Columbus Female Seminary Marker along 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 187 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 2, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.