Stafford-Miller House

Stafford-Miller House (HM1GF8)

Location: Columbus, TX 78934 Colorado County
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Country: United States of America
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N 29° 42.32', W 96° 32.399'

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Ornate Victorian house built for millionaire cattleman - banker Robert E. Stafford (1834-1890), one of organizers of Columbus Meat & Ice Co. Stafford built home and Opera House in same year, 1886. By design, he could sit in his bedroom and see Opera House stage performances, next door.



Home lost a cupola in 1909 hurricane. It was owned by the Staffords until 1915, then sold to Mrs. Helena Miller, whose decedents still preserve it.

Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1974


(addendum)

After death of Mrs. Helena Miller on April 14, 1936, house was inherited by E.G. Mill, who is the present owner. (1973)
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HM NumberHM1GF8
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Marker Number5088
Year Placed1974
Placed ByTexas Historical Commission
Marker ConditionNo reports yet
Date Added Thursday, September 25th, 2014 at 8:39pm PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)14R E 737998 N 3288667
Decimal Degrees29.70533333, -96.53998333
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 29° 42.32', W 96° 32.399'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds29° 42' 19.2" N, 96° 32' 23.94" W
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Area Code(s)979
Which side of the road?Marker is on the right when traveling East
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 423 Spring St, Columbus TX 78934, US
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