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(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
Papenberg, William Christian, Home of is a historical marker in Columbus, Colorado County, dedicated in 1973. 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 29.7104, -96.5422 near Columbus. The nearest cataloged historic site is Keith-Traylor House (historical marker), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include Hancock-Heller Home, General Store, Old, and Columbus Church of Christ.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5089003935. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
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