Home of William Christian Papenberg

Historical marker location:

900 Bowie Street, Columbus, Texas

( 900 Bowie St., Columbus)

Marker installed: 1973

(1870-1958)

District clerk for 38 years in Colorado County. Born in Illinois. Educated as a teacher, came to Texas (1899) in that profession. Moved to Columbus (1904) and became clerk in 1908. This house that he and his wife Emma (Buescher) built in 1914 remains in the family.

Recorded Texas Historic Landmark (RTHL) - 1973.

county official houses residential buildings local law enforcement officer