Edward Columbus Hosford, also known as Edward C. Hosford and E. C. Hosford, (April 24, 1883 – January 2, 1939) was an American architect noted for the courthouses and other buildings that he designed in Florida, Georgia and Texas.

Early life

Edward Columbus Hosford was born in Eastman, Georgia, the son of Christopher Columbus Hosford and his wife, Hattie B. Pipkin 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, Georgia.

Marriage and family

Edward Columbus Hosford married Alice Mae Baker. Their children included: Evelyn Elvira Hosford (1911-1925) and Mildred Elizabeth (Hosford) Dumich (1915-1989).

County courthouses

Edward Columbus Hosford designed many county courthouses, including the following:

Florida

Georgia

Texas

Other buildings

Other buildings designed by Hosford include: