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District Court Tree

Columbus, Colorado County

Marker Text

In 1837 this oak sheltered Texas jurors. Courthouse was unfinished because logs coming down-river for building had swept past in strong current. R.M. Williamson, presiding, was called "Three-Legged Willie" due to appearance: He had good leg, crippled leg, and wooden leg. (1969)

Marker Details

Address Travis St.
Location Description in center of Travis Street, near intersection of Travis & Walnut; tree is dead but marker remains
Marker # 1231
Dedicated 1969
Size, Type 14" x 24"
Code lumber topics; courthouses; Botany
Latitude, Longitude 29.703678, -96.539499

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