​Stafford-Miller House

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Marker Text: ​Ornate Victorian house built for millionaire cattleman-banker Robert E. Stafford (1834-90), one of organizers of Columbus Meat & Ice Co. Stafford built home and opera house in same year, 1886. By design, he could sit in his bedroom and see opera house stage performances, next door.
       Home lost a cupola in 1909 hurricane; it was owned by the Staffords until 1915, then sold to Mrs. Helena Miller, whose descendants still preserve it. (1974) 

Supplemental Plate: After death of Mrs. Helena Miller on April 14, 1936, house was inherited by E.G. Miller, who is the present owner.

Marker No: 5088

Medallion & Plate

Texas Historic Landmark

National Register of Historic Places

Geographic: 29.705507, -96.540131

Location: ​423 Spring Street, Columbus