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
