Columbus, Texas
Located in the
Prairies and Lakes
region, the town of Columbus, Texas is in
Colorado
county.
Columbus settled in 1823 by some of the original members of Stephen F. Austin's Colony, Columbus is nestled along the banks of the Colorado River, along IH-10 between Houston and San Antonio.
Known for its natural beauty and subtle sophistication, Columbus is home to an award winning Opry, an arts center, live dinner theater, museums, river activities, lovely Victorian homes, and centuries old Live Oaks. This community of just under 4,000 is located in the heart of the Independence Trail region and is the oldest, continuously occupied Anglo-American settlement in Texas.
Credits:
Old Postcards courtesy www.txgenweb.org/postcards
Courthouse Photos courtesy www.barnfield.net
State Park and Historic Site Photos courtesy State of Texas.
Misc. City Photos courtesy local tourism offices.
Misc. Photos courtesy All Across Texas.
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