Confederate Memorial Museum facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Confederate Memorial Museum |
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| War Memorial Museum | |
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| Location | Columbus, Texas |
| Built | 1883 |
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Recorded Texas Historic Landmark
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| Official name: Confederate Memorial Museum | |
| Designated | 1966 |
| Reference no. | 1028 |
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The War Memorial Museum in Columbus, Texas, is a special place that honors people who served in wars. It used to be called the Confederate Memorial Museum. This museum is located in a very old water tower building.
The United Daughters of the Confederacy, a group focused on remembering the American Civil War, opened the original museum in 1962. Today, the building is known as the War Memorial Museum. It displays items from veterans of many different wars. You can also see photos and artifacts that tell the story of Columbus and Colorado County.
The Historic Museum Building
The museum is inside a unique building that was once a water tower. It was built way back in 1883. This tower helped provide water for the town of Columbus.
From Water Tower to Museum
In 1926, the town got a new, modern water system. This meant the old water tower was no longer needed. Workers removed the large water tank from the top. The building itself had very strong brick walls, about three feet thick! It was so sturdy that even dynamite couldn't knock it down.
Because the building was so strong, the United Daughters of the Confederacy bought it. They used it as a place to meet. Later, it became the museum we know today.
A Recognized Landmark
This special building is recognized as a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark. This means it's an important historical place in Texas. It helps us remember the past and the people who lived there.
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