Townsend-West House

Townsend-West House (HM1GH9)

Location: Columbus, TX 78934 Colorado County
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Country: United States of America
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N 29° 42.327', W 96° 32.572'

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Eastlake style embellishments make this a Victorian jewel. It was built in 1890 by contractor Jacob Wirtz for Marcus H. and Annie (Burford) Townsend. A State Representative (1883-85) and Senator (1889-93), Townsend sponsored bill for state purchase of the Alamo; he also named a county for his law partner, Major Robert Foard.

Bought 1906 by Thurmond Bowers and Erma (Zumwalt) West, house is occupied and preserved by their son, Thurmond Baltzar West.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1973
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HM NumberHM1GH9
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Marker Number5543
Year Placed1973
Placed ByState Historical Survey Comittee
Marker ConditionNo reports yet
Date Added Friday, October 3rd, 2014 at 4:05pm PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)14R E 737718 N 3288674
Decimal Degrees29.70545000, -96.54286667
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 29° 42.327', W 96° 32.572'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds29° 42' 19.62" N, 96° 32' 34.32" W
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Area Code(s)979
Which side of the road?Marker is on the right when traveling West
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 634-698 Spring St, Columbus TX 78934, US
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