Columbus, TX, United States
Townsend-Koliba House. 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 struc
ture 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 #5542
Listen to the audio guide for Black plaque № 18203 Free on WIP — starts by itself when you arrive, even with the screen off