[Collage of Photos Concerning Christopher Columbus Rogers]

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A page about Christopher Columbus Rogers, a late-19th century marshal and gunfighter in Palestine, Texas. At top is a photo of a storefront in Palestine on Spring Street circa the 1880s; at bottom left a portrait of Rogers; and at bottom right a pistol he supposedly killed nine men with, beneath which is a brief description.

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1 photograph : positive, b&w ; 35 mm.

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Creator: Unknown. 1880~.

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This photograph is part of the collection entitled: Rescuing Texas History, 2007 and was provided by the Anderson County Historical Commission to The Portal to Texas History, a digital repository hosted by the UNT Libraries. It has been viewed 935 times, with 9 in the last month. More information about this photograph can be viewed below.

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Anderson County Historical Commission

Originally part of David G. Burnet's colony, the county formed in 1846 and named after Kenneth L. Anderson, Vice President of the Republic of Texas from 1844 until annexation. The Commission provides materials for the Rescuing Texas History project, including images of local citizens, businesses, and homes.

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A page about Christopher Columbus Rogers, a late-19th century marshal and gunfighter in Palestine, Texas. At top is a photo of a storefront in Palestine on Spring Street circa the 1880s; at bottom left a portrait of Rogers; and at bottom right a pistol he supposedly killed nine men with, beneath which is a brief description.

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1 photograph : positive, b&w ; 35 mm.

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Description reads: "Top is the picture of Spring Street, or "Front" street, in Palestine looking as it did when Christopher Columbus Rogers ruled the pioneer metropolis with a smoking revolver. There were four saloons in the block to the left of the corner. Rogers died with his boots on in one of these establishments, Robertsons's saloon. The Colt pistol is supposed to have been used by Rogers in the killing of nine men. It was reported that after he shot a man, he retired the pistol and never used it again."

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Rescuing Texas History, 2007

The 2007 edition of Rescuing Texas History brings together photographs, postcards, letters, and more to give a glimpse into the rich history of the state.

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  • 1880~

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  • June 26, 2007, 3:17 p.m.

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[Collage of Photos Concerning Christopher Columbus Rogers], photograph, 1880~; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth25662/: accessed April 27, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Anderson County Historical Commission.

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