​1890 Cornerstone Ceremony

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Marker Text: ​The building of the Colorado County Courthouse began with a public celebration on July 7, 1890. About 3,000 people attended a barbecue in a grove north of town. They later marched to the Courthouse Square in a procession led by a local marching band. Members of Caledonia Lodge No. 68, A.F.&A.M. laid the cornerstone with Masonic ceremonies. Following the ceremony the crowd gathered together for a return procession to the grove. Later that evening a grand ball was held at the Stafford Opera House. The new Courthouse was completed in February 1891. (1990) 

Marker No: 26

Location: Travis Street and Walnut Street, Columbus

Aluminum 18 x 28 Subject Marker

Geographic: ​29° 42.362′ N, 96° 32.38′ W