Rockport in Aransas County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Baylor-Norvell House
Photographed By Norman Frank, March 16, 2012
1. Baylor-Norvell House Marker
Inscription.
Baylor-Norvell House. . Located on the waterfront in a community that has survived many hurricanes, this house was built about 1868 by Dr. John W. Baylor. In addition to his medical practice Dr. Baylor owned a local meat packing business, ranched, and worked to bring a railroad to the county. School-teachers Elisha (1857-1933) and Irene (1865-1944) Norvell moved to Rockport from Goliad in 1888 and rented the house before buying it in 1890. Elisha also worked as an agent for the San Antonio and Aransas Pass Railroad and was a realtor. Irene, a musician, sold the house in 1935.
Located on the waterfront in a community that has survived many hurricanes, this house was built about 1868 by Dr. John W. Baylor. In addition to his medical practice Dr. Baylor owned a local meat packing business, ranched, and worked to bring a railroad to the county. School-teachers Elisha (1857-1933) and Irene (1865-1944) Norvell moved to Rockport from Goliad in 1888 and rented the house before buying it in 1890. Elisha also worked as an agent for the San Antonio and Aransas Pass Railroad and was a realtor. Irene, a musician, sold the house in 1935.
Erected 1991 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 343.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1868.
Location. 28° 1.127′ N, 97° 3.09′ W. Marker is in Rockport, Texas, in Aransas County. Marker is on South Water Street south of East Market Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 617 S Water St, Rockport TX 78382, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on March 16, 2012. This page has been viewed 945 times since then and 40 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on March 16, 2012. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
