Marker Inscription
Virginia Native Friench Simpson (1848-192) came to Colorado County in the 1860s. A farmer, banker, Columbus mayor, state Senator, and poet, Simpson had this home built for his family in 1882. After 1916, it became the home of Dr. C. A. Williamson (d. 1925), an early Columbus physician, and remained in that family until 1968. The home exhibits influences of the Italianate and Eastlake architectural styles in its decorative milled wood detailing and ornamental roof cresting. RTHL - 1986
About this site
Simpson-Williamson House is a historical marker in Columbus, Colorado County, dedicated in 1986. It is one of 110 historical markers documented in Colorado County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 129 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 29.7136, -96.5416 near Columbus. The nearest cataloged historic site is Youens-Hopkins House (historical marker), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include The Isgrig House, Columbus Church of Christ, and McCormick, George, Home of Texas Attorney General.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5089004707. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
