| Marker Number |
973 |
| Atlas Number |
5089000973 |
| Marker Title |
Colorado County |
| Index Entry |
Colorado County |
| Address |
Business SH 71 |
| City |
Columbus |
| County |
Colorado |
| UTM Zone |
14 |
| UTM Easting |
736781 |
| UTM Northing |
3290201 |
| Subject Codes |
counties |
| Marker Year |
1936 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark |
No |
| Marker Location |
1/2 mile N. of Colorado River on Business 71 at FM 109 turnoff, Columbus |
| Private Property |
No |
| Marker Condition |
In Situ |
| Marker Size |
1936 Texas Centennial Highway Marker (pink granite) |
| Marker Text |
A part of Stephen F. Austin's First Colony. Created March 17, 1836. Organized in 1837. The river traversing the region was called "Colorado" (Red) by Spanish explorers who mistook it for the reddish Brazos. From the river, the county took its name. Columbus, the county seat. |
