The Confederate Memorial Museum was a Confederate museum that occupied a former water tower at 1101–1199 Milam Street, Columbus, Texas, in the United States. The United Daughters of the Confederacy opened the museum in 1962.[1] The water tower now houses a War Memorial Museum.[2] The museum features artifacts from veterans of all wars, and photographs and a small collection of artifacts related to the city of Columbus and Colorado County.[3]
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| Location | Columbus, Texas |
| Coordinates | 29°42′20″N 96°32′25″W / 29.70556°N 96.54028°W |
| Built | 1883 |
| Official name | Confederate Memorial Museum |
| Designated | 1966 |
| Reference no. | 1028 |
  Location of Confederate Memorial Museum in Texas  Confederate Memorial Museum (the United States) | |
Building
editThe museum was housed in an unusual water tower constructed in 1883. The town's water system was modernized in 1926, and the water tower was no longer needed. The water tank was removed, but the building, with three-foot brick walls, was so solid that dynamite meant to demolish it had no effect.[1] The United Daughters of the Confederacy purchased it and used it as a meeting place.[1] The building is a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark.[4]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b c "Confederate Museum in a Water Tower". Archived from the original on November 27, 2018. Retrieved November 25, 2018.
- ^ "Columbus Texas Chamber of Commerce - Historic Properties". Columbus Chamber of Commerce. Archived from the original on 2021-10-22. Retrieved 2022-08-28.
The War Memorial Museum is dedicated to Colorado County veterans of all wars. It houses history of local veterans from the Civil War, Spanish American War, WWI, WWII, Korean War, and Vietnam War. Displays include personal and military items and photographs. The second floor displays local historical photos and histories, a doll collection, carpentry and cobbler tools, and archaeological findings.
- ^ "Columbus Texas Chamber of Commerce - Visitor's Guide". Columbus Chamber of Commerce. Archived from the original on 2020-06-13. Retrieved 2020-06-13.
- ^ "Details - Confederate Memorial Museum - Atlas Number 5089001028 - Atlas: Texas Historical Commission". atlas.thc.state.tx.us. Archived from the original on 2022-08-29. Retrieved 2022-08-29.