Columbus, Texas

Columbus, Texas
The Colorado County Courthouse, built 1890–1891: this 2014 photo shows restoration to original color scheme made in 2013
Location of Columbus, Texas
Coordinates: 29°42′21″N 96°32′46″W / 29.70583°N 96.54611°W / 29.70583; -96.54611
CountryUnited States
StateTexas
CountyColorado
Government
  MayorLori An Gobert
Area
  Total
2.98 sq mi (7.72 km2)
  Land2.98 sq mi (7.71 km2)
  Water0.01 sq mi (0.01 km2)
Elevation
203 ft (62 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total
3,699
  Density1,224.31/sq mi (472.75/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
78934
Area code979
FIPS code48-16168
GNIS feature ID1333156
Websitewww.columbustexas.net

Columbus is a city in and the county seat of Colorado County in southeastern Texas, United States. The population was 3,699 as of the 2020 census. It is located on the Colorado River. The Colorado County Courthouse is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

A Santa Claus museum is located in Columbus.