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Live Oak Art Center
In 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 ArtsHistoric Sites in Columbus
Medallions of the State Historical Survey Committee have been placed on almost 80 sites in Columbus. The newest concept in providing historical and architectural information is the unique "Talking Houses"
Columbus, TX ToursColorado County Courthouse
Set among magnolia trees in center of town, the Colorado County Courthouse was built in 1891 in Second Empire style with locally made brick. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places
Columbus, TX Historic Courthouses2nd Largest Live Oak in Texas
Tree 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
Columbus, TX Natural AttractionsPreston Kyle Shatto Wildlife Museum
There 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 MuseumsConfederate Memorial Museum
The Confederate Memorial Museum is housed in Columbus' original water tower. The building now resembles a castle turret. This museum includes unusual historic items from throughout Colorado County, to include ladies'
Columbus, TX MuseumsMary Elizabeth Hopkins Santa Claus Museum
The Mary Elizabeth Hopkins Santa Claus Museum showcases more than 2,000 Santas; old, new, foreign and American, in various media. Someone once told Mary Elizabeth Hopkins that if you have three or more of anything, then you are a collector. Hopkins was certainly that!
Columbus, TX MuseumsSts Peter & Paul Catholic Church
Built in 1928 for a mere $10,000, Sts. Peter &
Columbus, TX Historic Churches1923 Highway 90 Bridge
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 BridgesTate-Brandon House Museum
The Industrial Revolution brought about the increased substitution of machinery for human effort. By the mid-1800'
Columbus, TX MuseumsTexas Pioneer Trail
Columbus is one of many pivotal points along the Texas Pioneer Trail covering Washington, Fayette, Colorado and Austin counties. The Columbus area is known as the Cradle of Texas where Stephen F. Austin's "Old Three Hundred" planted roots in the early 1820s.
Columbus, TX Trails