Burnet in Burnet County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Old Cook Home
Photographed By Keith Peterson, December 23, 2007
1. Old Cook Home Marker
Built 1873 in Victorian style, with large bay window, solid walnut staircase, three fireplaces; was remodeled but retains original floor plan. House was bought 1890 by Judge J. G. Cook, a noted lawyer, and remained in Cook family several generations.
Erected 1968 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 9707.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings.
Location. 30° 45.569′ N, 98° 13.688′ W. Marker is in Burnet, Texas, in Burnet County. Marker is on North Main Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Burnet TX 78611, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Red Brick School (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Burnet County Jail (approx. 0.2 miles away); Burnet County (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Burnet County (approx. 0.2 miles away); General Adam R. Johnson (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Burnet Bulletin (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Badger Building (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Russell-McFarland Homestead (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Burnet.
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Photographed By Keith Peterson, December 23, 2007
2. Old Cook Home and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on April 18, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 13, 2010, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,065 times since then and 72 times this year. Last updated on April 18, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 13, 2010, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
