Ozona in Crockett County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
The Perner House
Photographed By Brian Anderson, December 26, 2018
1. The Perner House Marker
Inscription.
The Perner House. . In 1893, T.L. Hammonds moved a 3-room frame house from the nearby town of Emerald to this site. In 1894, Phillip Perner (1860-1905), a local merchant, purchased and enlarged the structure. Following Perner's death, his wife, Mary Ross Perner (1864-1942), and their 11 children continued to live here. The house was sold in 1944 to Ralph Jones (1905-72), who was later elected a Crockett County Commissioner and County Judge. Mrs. Ralph Jones is current (1975) owner. ,
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark-1975.
In 1893, T.L. Hammonds moved a 3-room frame house from the nearby town of Emerald to this site. In 1894, Phillip Perner (1860-1905), a local merchant, purchased and enlarged the structure. Following Perner's death, his wife, Mary Ross Perner (1864-1942), and their 11 children continued to live here. The house was sold in 1944 to Ralph Jones (1905-72), who was later elected a Crockett County Commissioner and County Judge. Mrs. Ralph Jones is current (1975) owner.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark-1975
Erected 1975 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 5398.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1893.
Location. 30° 42.562′ N, 101° 12.049′ W. Marker is in Ozona, Texas, in Crockett County. Marker is on Avenue D south of 11th Street (Loop State Highway 466), on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1106 Avenue D, Ozona TX 76943, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 27, 2018. It was originally submitted on December 27, 2018, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas. This page has been viewed 224 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on December 27, 2018, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas.
