District Court Tree
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member ggmorton
N 29° 42.378 W 096° 32.356
14R E 738064 N 3288776
An old tree on the square in Columbus.
Waymark Code: WM3W2D
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 05/25/2008
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member QuesterMark
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Marker Number: 1231

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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)
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