Historical Marker

Montgomery House

Historical marker location:
1419 Milam Street, Columbus, Texas
( 1419 Milam St., Columbus)
Marker installed: 1973

Typical post-Civil War, L-shape Empire cottage, with handmade brick foundation, native oak sills, pine floors. Siding, doors, window shutters are of cypress. House was built about 1867 by land agent A. J. Gallilee; bought in 1876 by Fannie (Obenchain) and J. T. Montgomery, whose 5 children grew up here, giving place its traditional name. Sold 1919 to Walter and Ethel Glithero, it was bought in 1967 and restored by Arthur J. Willrodt.

Recorded Texas Historic Landmark (RTHL) - 1973.