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A part of Stephen F. Austin's First Colony. Created March 17, 1836. Organized in 1837. The river traversing the region was called "Colorado" (Red) by Spanish explorers who mistook it for the reddish Brazos. From the river, the county took its name. Columbus, the county seat.
Colorado County is a historical marker in Columbus, Colorado County, dedicated in 1936. It is one of 110 historical markers documented in Colorado County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 129 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 29.7194, -96.5522 near Columbus. The nearest cataloged historic site is Site of Robson's Castle and Columbus, Texas, Meat and Ice Company (historical marker), about 0.5 miles away. Others within a short drive include Youens-Hopkins House, Simpson-Williamson House, and George Glenn.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5089000973. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
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