AREA ATTRACTIONS

from Columbus, Texas - Fall/Winter 2022

WORSHIP: FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH

LOCAL TREASURES Must see sites in Columbus

VISITORS WILL WANT TO EXPERIENCE ALL OF THESE COLUMBUS GEMS

The Dilue Rose Harris House Museum at 602 Washington Street is a unique part of the Columbus Historic Preservation Trust’s tour of their historic properties.

This modest tabby home was built in 1858 by Ira and Dilue Rose Harris. During the 1850s there were at least 10 tabby houses and buildings constructed in Columbus, including the County Courthouse and the Baptist Church. A unique type of construction for this area, “tabby” is a mixture of gravel, sand, and lime mixed with water and poured into large block forms fitted together to make walls 12 to 14 inches thick.

Due to deterioration of the home, a restoration was undertaken in 1977. In 1989 the Dilue Rose Harris House was converted into a museum. It is furnished with early Victorian walnut and Texas pine pieces, many belonging to families from the Columbus area. Tours of the Dilue Rose Harris House Museum may be arranged by contacting the Columbus Chamber of Commerce at 979-7328385. Visit www.columbuschpt.org for information on all of their varied properties.

Top left, Dilue Rose Harris House is a must see for history buffs; top right, War Memorial Museum pays tribute to our heritage; middle, everyone deserves a treat from Kay’s Candies; bottom, toast to the season at award-winning Hound Song Brewing Co. Top three photos by Lori Olivarez-Ligues, bottom photo by Diane Mueller.

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The War Memorial Museum is located along Milam Street, on the courthouse square in downtown Columbus. This old water tower houses a museum dedicated to Colorado County’s veterans of all wars. Visit www.columbustexas.org/fun/museums for more information.

Kay’s Candies, located at 520 Walnut Street, has been creating delicious, southern-style candies since 1962. You’ll want to be sure and try their handmade brittles, pralines, and peanut patties. They also offer English toffee, gourmet chocolate truffles, sour balls, soft licorice, chocolate covered nuts and snack mixes. Sweet-tooths can also order online at www. kayklaubercandies.com.

Columbus’ iconic Hound Song Brewing Co., located at 535 Walnut Street, welcomes guests to sip a cold brew in their taproom or spacious outdoor seating area. Their calendar year is chock-full of fun events that you’ll find listed on their website at www.houndsongbrewing. com. For those that prefer something other than beer, patrons can belly up to the bar and ask for their Watermelon Basil Hard Seltzer, made in-house with natural fruit purees, or enjoy a glass of wine from a local winery. Hound Song’s award-winning craft beers have brought numerous awards home to Columbus but we encourage you to order a flight and decide for yourself which one is your favorite.

You can’t very well call yourself a Texan unless you’ve shopped for a new hat and boots at a real western store, something that is a becoming a bit of a rarity in most parts. Mom-and-pop shop Potter’s Western Store is one of those rare finds that’ll put a big Texas smile on your face when you walk though the door. Owners Henry and Pam Potter hold true to the belief that customer service is key to their lifelong success and you’ll believe it too when they personally shape a hat for you or slide your foot into an American-made boot that fits just right. On top of that, their prices are right on the mark, too. What are you waiting for? Scoot your way over to Potter’s now and tell them Trips sent ya. They are located at 2106 TX-71 Business and online on Facebook, Instagram and Tik Tok.

Chica’s Clothing Boutique, located at 1038 Milam Street, is your stop for apparel, accessories and gifts this holiday season. Located in the heart of downtown Columbus, this boutique stays stocked with current trends and staff that will help you put together your next favorite outfit.

Tis’ the season for a hot pumpkin spice latte and there’s no better place to warm your spirit than Latte Cafe at 2126-F Highway 71. Stick around for lunch and feast on paninis, salads and wraps or pick up your order at their convenient drive-thru. They are online at www. latte-cafe.com. Top three photos, Potter’s Western Store offers a wide selection of western wear, jewelry, accessories and more; above, Chica’s Clothing Boutique is located in the heart of downtown Columbus; left, Latte Cafe is more than just a great cup of coffee.