Colorado County Courthouse
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State Antiquities Landmark
National Register of Historic Places
Geographic: 29.705906, -96.540405
Location: 400 Spring Street, Columbus
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Marker Text: This classical revival building erected in 1890-1891 in form of a Greek cross-is now one of 28 oldest existing courthouses on Texas' 254 counties.
Contractors Martin, Byrne & Johnson built the structure of brick and Belton stone. local masonic lodge laid cornerstone. In 1909 a tornado severely damaged building. Large bell in cupola-clock tower fell 120 feet and was completely buried in the earth. $15-1 month job of clock-winder was subsequently canceled. During repairs, present copper dome was added. In 1939 entire building was remodeled. (1969) Marker No: 8829
Aluminum 18 x 28 Subject Marker
Texas Historic Landmark
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