The Industrial Revolution brought about the increased substitution of machinery for human effort. By the mid-1800'
Columbus, TX MuseumsThe 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 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
Columbus, TX Natural AttractionsThere 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 MuseumsSet 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 CourthousesColumbus is one of many pivotal points along the Texas Pioneer Trail covering Washington, Fayette, Colorado and Austin counti...
This is the fourth structure to serve as the Milam County Courthouse. The local Masonic Lodge laid the cornerstone for the bu...