Columbus in Colorado County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Columbus Oak
(District Court Tree)
Photographed by Richard Denney, January 24, 2010
1. Columbus Oak Marker
Beneath this tree the first Court of the Third Judicial District of The Republic of Texas was held April, 1837 by Judge Robert M. Williamson ("Three Legged Willie").
Marked by the State of Texas 1936
Erected 1936 by State of Texas. (Marker Number 982.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Law Enforcement • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Texas 1936 Centennial Markers and Monuments series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1837.
Location. 29° 42.373′ N, 96° 32.357′ W. Marker is in Columbus, Texas, in Colorado County. It is on Travis Street south of Walnut Street, in the median. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: District Court Tree (here, next to this marker); 1890 Cornerstone Ceremony (within shouting distance of this marker); William Menefee (within shouting distance of this marker); Early Site of Doctor Logue's Drugstore (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Colorado County War Memorial (about 300 feet away); Colorado County (about 300 feet away); Stage Lines Through Columbus (about 300 feet away); Tumlinson Family (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Columbus.
Regarding Columbus Oak. Unfortunately, the Columbus Oak is no longer alive, and the only thing left is a tree trunk and some cut-off branches. It was formerly one of many large examples of Southern Live Oak (Quercus virginiana) found in the town.
Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker.
Photographed by Chris Kneupper
2. Columbus Oak and Marker
The marker's reverse can be seen just past the 1969 State Historical Survey Committee Marker.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 27, 2024. It was originally submitted on May 17, 2021, by Chris Kneupper of Brazoria, Texas. This page has been viewed 428 times since then and 25 times this year. Last updated on October 26, 2024, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. Photos: 1. submitted on April 21, 2010, by Richard Denney of Austin, Texas. 2. submitted on May 17, 2021, by Chris Kneupper of Brazoria, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.
