Details for Townsend-Koliba House
Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5089005542
Data
| Marker Number | 5542 |
| Atlas Number | 5089005542 |
| Marker Title | Townsend-Koliba House |
| Index Entry | Townsend-Koliba House |
| Address | 1124 Front Street |
| City | Columbus |
| County | Colorado |
| UTM Zone | 14 |
| UTM Easting | 738228 |
| UTM Northing | 3288750 |
| Subject Codes | sheriffs; state official; houses, residential buildings |
| Marker Year | 1971 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark | Yes |
| Marker Location | 1124 Front St., Columbus |
| Private Property | No |
| Marker Condition | In Situ |
| Marker Size | 16" x 12" Plate & Medallion |
| Marker Text | Front portion built in mid-1800s. Owned until 1845 by Stephen Townsend, member of prominent family and veteran of Battle of San Jacinto. In 1837, as first county sheriff, he took part in court held under famous oak (60 yds. W). In 1902 owner Edward Metzke attached second structure to first one; also added porch. Former State Representative Homer Koliba and wife Bernice (a descendant of S. Townsend) have owned house since 1951. RTHL - 1971 |