Columbus, Texas
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21miles Northeast of ColumbusFayette County Lake is a power plant cooling reservoir. It was impounded in 1978, has 2,400 surface acres and a maximum depth of 70 feet. ... continue
Attractions and Upcoming Events
Colorado 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 Courthouses
Confederate 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 Museums
Preston 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 Museums
Mary 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 Museums
Sts Peter & Paul Catholic Church
Built in 1928 for a mere $10,000, Sts. Peter &
Columbus, TX Historic Churches
Things to do near Columbus, TX
Shady Valley Golf Club
Course Access: PrivateHoles: 18Reserve Advance Tee Times: 2 days...
Eagle Mountain
Course Access: PrivateHoles: 18Reserve Advance Tee Times: 7 days...
Dallas Country Club
Course Access: PrivateHoles: 18Reserve Advance Tee Times: Yes...
Heritage House
Built in 1927 to serve as home for the president of Texas A&M University, the Heritage House has been restored to its origina...
Eagle Rock Golf Club
Course Access: PublicHoles: 18Reserve Advance Tee Times: 5 days...