COLUMBUS HISTORICAL PRESERVATION TRUST

COLUMBUS, TX

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The Columbus Historical Preservation Trust is a non-profit organization based in Columbus, Texas, that is dedicated to preserving and promoting the rich history and cultural heritage of the city and its surrounding areas. Established in 1983, the trust is run by a board of directors and a group of dedicated volunteers.

The trust's primary focus is on maintaining and restoring historic buildings and landmarks, many of which date back to the 19th and early 20th centuries. This includes the historic Stafford Opera House, which was built in 1886 and is one of the oldest continuously operating theaters in Texas. The trust also maintains the Columbus Museum and Visitor Center, which houses a collection of artifacts and exhibits that tell the story of the city's history.

In addition to its preservation efforts, the trust also hosts a variety of community events and educational programs throughout the year. These include guided tours of historic sites, lectures on local history, and cultural celebrations that showcase the area's diverse heritage.

Through its work, the Columbus Historical Preservation Trust helps to ensure that the city's rich history and cultural heritage will be preserved and celebrated for generations to come.

COLUMBUS HISTORICAL PRESERVATION TRUST is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in COLUMBUS TX. US MID #8404801058

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mount Plains (Colorado, Kansas, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Wyoming). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 156,731 from tax period 201212 (YYYYMM).

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Colorado County Courthouse (Columbus, Texas) Historic Colorado County Courthouse in Columbus, Texas. The Renaissance Revival style courthouse was constructed 1890-91. A tornado damaged the roof and clock tower in 1909 and it was replaced with the current copper dome. A restoration project completed as part of the Texas Historic Courthouse Preservation program was completed in 2014 and returned the building to its 1910 form. The Colorado County Courthouse was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1976 (NRHP No. 76002015). It is also part of the Colorado County Courthouse Historic District (NRHP District No. 78002907). The courthouse was also designated as a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark in 1969 and as a State Antiquities Landmark in 1981. Historic American Buildings Survey (HABS TX-3400)
Colorado County Courthouse (Columbus, Texas) Historic Colorado County Courthouse in Columbus, Texas. The Renaissance Revival style courthouse was constructed 1890-91. A tornado damaged the roof and clock tower in 1909 and it was replaced with the current copper dome. A restoration project completed as part of the Texas Historic Courthouse Preservation program was completed in 2014 and returned the building to its 1910 form. The Colorado County Courthouse was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1976 (NRHP No. 76002015). It is also part of the Colorado County Courthouse Historic District (NRHP District No. 78002907). The courthouse was also designated as a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark in 1969 and as a State Antiquities Landmark in 1981. Historic American Buildings Survey (HABS TX-3400)
Old Water Tower - Confederate Memorial Museum (Columbus, Texas) Historic 1883 water tower on the courthouse square in Columbus, Texas. The structure originally supported a five-hundred gallon metal water tank and its first floor housed a fire house. The tank was removed in 1926 and the brick tower was no longer needed. The United Daughters of the Confederacy began using the first floor of the structure as a meeting hall and the second floor as a library. In 1962, the Confederate Memorial Museum was opened in the tower. The structure was designated as a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark in 1969. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places as a contributing resource to the Colorado County Courthouse Historic District (NRHP District No. 78002907).
Columbus City Hall and Fire Station (Colorado County, Texas) Historic 1931 City Hall and Fire Station in Columbus, Texas. The building is located in the Colorado County Courthouse Historic District (NRHP District No. 78002907).
Old Stafford Bank and Opera House (Columbus, Texas) Historic R. E. Stafford Bank and Opera House in Stafford, Texas. Constructed in 1886, the building originally housed a bank and dry goods store on the first floor and theater on the second floor. The theater was the largest flat-floored opera house in Texas and is the only flat-floored opera house still in existence. It was restored to its former and rededicated in 1990. The building was designated as a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark in 1969 and listed individually on the National Register of Historic Places in 1973 (NRHP No. 73002276). It is also included in the Colorado County Courthouse Historic District (NRHP District No. 78002907).
Old Stafford Bank and Opera House (Columbus, Texas) Historical marker for the old Stafford Bank and Opera House in Columbus, Texas. The plaque reads: Built 1886 by R. E. Stafford, 1834-1890, millionaire cattleman. Stately interior (which seated 1,000) had gas-burning chandeliers and an elaborate hand-painted curtain. Architect was N. J. Clayton, who designed many opulent Texas buildings. Opening performance, "As in a Looking Glass," starred famous Lillian Russell. Magician Houdini also played here, as did other prominent entertainers. On performance days, special trains ran from distant towns.
Columbus, Texas Historical marker for Columbus, Texas. Oldest surveyed and platted Anglo-American town in Texas. About Christmas, 1821, Robert and Joseph Kuykendall and Daniel Gilleland settled at this place--in vicinity of old Indian campgrounds on Mexico-to-Sabine River Trail. Stephen F. Austin had noted advantages of this spot earlier. In 1823 he and the Baron de Bastrop surveyed land here. Although they relocated the capital, this site remained a hamlet with a grist mill, ferry, other improvements. Soon known as Beason's, community had as settlers, along with the first three men, many others of the "Old 300": Abram, John, Rawson, Thomas V., and William Alley; Benjamin Beason, Caleb R. Botick, David Bright, Robert Brotherton, James Cummins, W. B. DeWees, Thomas Kuykendall, James McNair, James Nelson, Gabriel Strawn Snyder; Elizabeth, James, and John Tumlinson; Nathaniel Whiting, and possibly others. In 1824, Milton Cook opened a tavern where many Texans stopped over the years. By 1835, village had been named. In Texas War for Independence, buildings here were burned by the Texas Army, to keep them out of the hands of Santa Anna. But after the victory at San Jacinto on April 21, 1836, Columbus rose again. W. B. DeWees and J. W. E. Wallace platted the new townsite in 1837.

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COLUMBUS HISTORICAL PRESERVATION TRUST
PO BOX 817
COLUMBUS
TX
78934

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MID # 8404801058
Name COLUMBUS HISTORICAL PRESERVATION TRUST
Alternate Name
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Mount Plains
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 741948585
NTEECC A82
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 157,244
REVENUE 156,731
LAT/LONG 29.717833, -96.556382
CODES FIPS State Code: 48
FIPS County Code: 089
US Census Tract: 750400
US Census Block: 4261