Galveston in Galveston County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Hagemann-Cobb House

Photographed By Jim Evans, June 9, 2012

1. Hagemann-Cobb House Marker

Inscription. This elaborate Italianate-Queen Anne style house was built in 1892 by Galveston grocer John Hagemann and his wife Jerusha. In 1932 the home was purchased by Thomas and Laura Ella Cobb. A city health inspector, Cobb was the head of the local Brewer's Union and was politically active in the community. The Hagemann-Cobb house features a distinctive wraparound veranda with a curved metal roof and ornate detailing of the Eastlake style.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark-1982

Erected 1982 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 7482.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1892.

Location. 29° 17.708′ N, 94° 48.184′ W. Marker is in Galveston, Texas, in Galveston County. Marker is at the intersection of Avenue L and 33rd Street, on the right when traveling east on Avenue L. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3301 Avenue L, 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. St. Patrick Catholic Church (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Poole-Parker House (about 500 feet away); John Smith House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Grace Episcopal Church (approx. 0.2 miles

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away); The Mexican Telegraph Company (approx. ¼ mile away); Site of the Home of Michel Branamour Menard (approx. ¼ mile away); Galveston Artillery Club (approx. 0.3 miles away); Powhatan House (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Galveston.

Also see . . . On this Page of the National Register of Historical Places. About two-thirds of the way down. List is alphabetical (Submitted on June 9, 2012, by Jim Evans of Houston, Texas.)

Hagemann-Cobb House image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Jim Evans, June 9, 2012

2. Hagemann-Cobb House

National Registry Plaque image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Jim Evans, June 9, 2012

3. National Registry Plaque

Plaques Indicating When the House Was Built & Than it Survived the 1900 Galveston Storm image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Jim Evans

4. Plaques Indicating When the House Was Built & Than it Survived the 1900 Galveston Storm

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on June 9, 2012, by Jim Evans of Houston, Texas. This page has been viewed 815 times since then and 55 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 9, 2012, by Jim Evans of Houston, Texas. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.