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COLORADO
COUNTY, TEXAS
Central Texas
South
29° 37' 12" N, 96° 31' 12" W (29.62, -96.52)
Population: 20,557 (2020)
20,874 (2010) 20,390 (2000) 18,383 (1990)
Total area 974 square miles (2,520 km2):
960 square miles (2,500 km2) land
13 square miles (34 km2) water |
Colorado County
History
(from 1936 Texas
Centennial Marker)
The river traversing the region was called "Colorado"
(Red) by Spanish explorers who mistook it for the reddish Brazos.
From the river, the county took its name;
Columbus, the
county seat. |
Colorado
County Town List
Cities, Towns &
Ghost Towns: History, attractions, landmarks, architecture, monuments,
museums, cemeteries, bridges, parks, vintage & contemporary images,
area destinations, forum...
County Seat - Columbus |
Colorado County
Vintage Maps
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Colorado County
1907 postal map
From Texas state map #2090
Courtesy
Texas General Land Office |
Colorado County
1920s map
From Texas state map #10749
Courtesy
Texas General Land Office |
Colorado County
1940s map
From Texas state map #4335
Courtesy
Texas General Land Office |
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