Text taken from Historical Marker:
This classic revival building--erected in 1890-1891 in form of a Greek cross--is now one of 28 oldest existing courthouses in Texas' 254 counties. Contractors Martin, Byrne & Johnson built the structure of brick and Belton stone. Local Masonic Lodge laid cornerstone. In 1909 a tornado severely damaged building. Large bell in cupola-clock tower fell 120 feet and was completely buried in the earth. $15-a-month job of clock-winder was subsequently canceled. During repairs, present copper dome was added. In 1939 entire building was remodeled. RTHL - 1969
Location:
Latitude: 29.705664
Longitude: -96.540193
Sources:
Mapquest:
http://www.mapquest.com/maps/map.adp?searchtype=address&formtype=latlong&latlongtype=decimal&latitude=29.705664&longitude=-96.540193
Texas Historical Comm.:
http://atlas.thc.state.tx.us/common/viewform.asp?atlas_num=4300000089&site_name=Colorado%20County%20Courthouse&class=4300
http://atlas.thc.state.tx.us/common/viewform.asp?atlas_num=5089008829&site_name=Colorado%20County%20Courthouse&class=5000
http://atlas.thc.state.tx.us/common/viewform.asp?atlas_num=2076002015&site_name=Colorado%20County%20Courthouse&class=2001
http://atlas.thc.state.tx.us/common/viewform.asp?atlas_num=5089000026&site_name=Cornerstone%20Ceremony%2C%201890&class=5000
TexasEscapes:
http://www.texasescapes.com/TOWNS/ColumbusTexas/ColoradoCountyCourthouseColumbusTexas.htm