Galveston in Galveston County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Boddeker House
Photographed By Jim Evans, September 21, 2019
1. Boddeker House Marker
Inscription.
Boddeker House. . The son of German immigrants, Joseph Boddeker came to Galveston with his parents about 1850. After service in the Civil War, he worked as a riverboat pilot and purchased this lot for his family home in the 1870s. When the original Boddeker House was destroyed in the 1900 storm, Capt. Boddeker purchased and relocated this 1893 house from 12th and Sealy. His son James (1875-1940), who lived here with his wife, Elizabeth, was a successful businessman and civic leader, serving as county commissioner from 1912 until 1940. Upon his death, Elizabeth completed his term as commissioner, becoming the first woman in Galveston County to hold that post. ,
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 2001.
The son of German immigrants, Joseph Boddeker came to Galveston with his parents about 1850. After service in the Civil War, he worked as a riverboat pilot and purchased this lot for his family home in the 1870s. When the original Boddeker House was destroyed in the 1900 storm, Capt. Boddeker purchased and relocated this 1893 house from 12th and Sealy. His son James (1875-1940), who lived here with his wife, Elizabeth, was a successful businessman and civic leader, serving as county commissioner from 1912 until 1940. Upon his death, Elizabeth completed his term as commissioner, becoming the first woman in Galveston County to hold that post.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 2001
Erected 2001 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 12810.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings.
Location. 29° 18.223′ N, 94° 46.737′ W. Marker is in Galveston, Texas, in Galveston County. Marker is on Broadway (State Highway 87) west of 11th Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1114 Broadway, Galveston TX 77550, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Best-Lucas House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); First Union Baptist Church
Credits. This page was last revised on September 24, 2019. It was originally submitted on September 24, 2019, by Jim Evans of Houston, Texas. This page has been viewed 253 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on September 24, 2019, by Jim Evans of Houston, Texas. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
