Nationality American Name Edward Hosford | Occupation Architect Role Architect | |
Born April 24, 1883 ( 1883-04-24 ) Eastman, Georgia, United States Died January 2, 1939, Eastman, Georgia, United States Structures Glasscock County Courthouse, Glades County Courthouse, Old Lakeland High Sch, Mason County Courthouse, Oates Building | ||
Edward Columbus Hosford, also known as Edward C. Hosford and E. C. Hosford, (April 24, 1883 – January 2, 1939) was a Georgia-born American architect noted for the courthouses and other buildings that he designed in Florida, Georgia and Texas.
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Early life
Edward Columbus Hosford was born in Eastman, Georgia, the son of Charles Columbus Hosford and his wife, B. Hattie Hosford. Little is known of his early life and education. His Dodge County draft registration card in 1918 shows that he was a "draftsman & estimator" for "Hugger Bros." [Construction Company] of "Brunswick, Ga".
Marriage and family
Edward Columbus Hosford's wife was named Alice Mae. Their children included: Evelyn Elvira Hosford, Mildred C. Hosford, Roy C. Hosford and Ralph F. Hosford.
County courthouses
Edward Columbus Hosford designed many county courthouses, including the following:
Other buildings
Other buildings designed by Hosford include: