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About Columbus, TX

Columbus is a small Texas town on US 71 between Houston and Austin, making it a natural rest stop on the 90-120 mile drive between these cities. State Highway 36 runs north-south through town toward Brenham and the coast. The restored 1883 courthouse with its working clock tower dominates the town square and has been keeping time for locals for more than 140 years.

Where is Columbus, TX on the map?

Columbus, TX is in United States, at 29.706, -96.557 - about 33 km south-east of Fayetteville, TX.

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What is the closest airport to Columbus, TX?

The closest airport to Columbus, TX is Austin Bergstrom International Airport, 136 km (about 1 h 40 min by car).

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