Townsend-West House
Eastlake style embellishments make this a Victorian jewel. It was built in 1890 by contractor Jacob Wirtz for Marcus H. and Annie (Burford) Townsend. A State Representative (1883-85) and Senator (1889-93), Townsend sponsored bill for state purchase of the Alamo; he also named a county for his law partner, Major Robert Foard.Bought 1906 by Thurmond Bowers and Erma (Zumwalt) West, house is occupied and preserved by their son, Thurmond Baltzar West.Recorded Texas Historic Landmark-1973
29.7054° N, 96.5429° W
Where to Find It
corner of Spring and Live Oak
Nearby Markers
- <0.1 mi W Site of Railway Hospital Columbus
- <0.1 mi SW Bartels-Wirtz House Columbus
- <0.1 mi SE Abram Alley Log Cabin Columbus
- 0.1 mi E City of Columbus Columbus
- 0.1 mi E Fiftieth Anniversary Celebration of the American Declaration of Independence Columbus
- 0.1 mi N Site of Columbus Female Seminary Columbus