county official; houses, residential buildings; local law enforcement officer
Marker Year
1973
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark
Yes
Marker Location
900 Bowie St., Columbus
Private Property
No
Marker Condition
In Situ
Marker Size
14" x 24"
Marker Text
(1870-1958) District clerk for 38 years in Colorado County. Born in Illinois. Educated as a teacher, came to Texas (1899) in that profession. Moved to Columbus (1904) and became clerk in 1908. This house that he and his wife Emma (Buescher) built in 1914 remains in the family. RTHL - 1973