District Court Tree
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)
29.7062° N, 96.5393° W
Where to Find It
in center of Travis Street, near intersection of Travis & Walnut; tree is dead but marker remains
Nearby Markers
- <0.1 mi SW Columbus Oak Columbus
- <0.1 mi SW 1890 Cornerstone Ceremony Columbus
- <0.1 mi W William Menefee Columbus
- <0.1 mi S Early Site of Dr. Logue's Drugstore Columbus
- 0.1 mi SE Stage Lines Through Columbus Columbus
- 0.1 mi SW Tumlinson Family Columbus