Made of unusual Tabby construction, the Dilue Rose Harris House Museum is as important for its architecture as for the person who lived in it. Known as Dilue Rose Harris "Woman of the Texas Revolution," Ms. Harris' wrote her reminiscences about her family's experiences from June 1835 leading up to the Texas Revolution. They were later published in the Quarterly of the Texas State Historical Association.
Tucked along the meandering banks of the Colorado River, Columbus is accessible by several bridges. Of special interest is the Highway 90 bridge, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, a Multi-span Parker Through Truss bridge, which was opened in 1932 near Beason'
Columbus, TX Historic BridgesIn 1848, Scotsman Robert Robson built a castle on the river and began providing homes to local and itinerant artists. Today, creative spirits can rejuvenate at the Live Oak Art Center housed in the historic 1891 Brunson Building. Established in 1954
Columbus, TX ArtsThere are currently more than 75 different species of wildlife exhibited in the Shatto Museum, including Africa's "Big Five" - elephant, rhinoceros, lion, leopard, cape buffalo - and a white rhinoceros, one of only two on exhibit in the United States.
Columbus, TX MuseumsTree lovers must see the Second Largest Recorded Live Oak Tree in Texas. This massive tree is recognized by the Texas Forest Service among their "Registry of Champion Big Trees," and is believed to be the 2nd largest in the state. Thought to be approximately 500
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Right in the heart of downtown, Bruce Park is a small park that features the preserved home of William Wills. Other period it...
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