Downtown Houston in Harris County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Nichols-Rice-Cherry House

Photographed By Brian Anderson, April 10, 2018

1. Nichols-Rice-Cherry House Marker

Inscription. Greek Revival house built 1850 by Gen. Ebenezer Nichols at Congress and San Jacinto streets, sold to Wm. M. Rice, a philanthropist, 1856. Bought by Mrs. E. R. Cherry, 1897, with $25 bid on front door; moved by her to 806 Fargo. Later moved here and restored. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark-1967 (incise) Restored 1959 by Harris County Heritage Society

Erected 1967 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 10630.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1850.

Location. 29° 45.554′ N, 95° 22.313′ W. Marker is in Houston, Texas, in Harris County. It is in Downtown Houston. Marker can be reached from Bagby Street south of Lamar Street, on the right when traveling south. Marker is located in Sam Houston Park. The Nichols-Rice-Cherry House is located in the section of the park between Dallas Street and Lamar Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1100 Bagby Street, Houston TX 77002, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Alexander Hodge (within shouting distance of this marker); Kellum-Noble House (within shouting distance of this marker); Sons of the Republic of Texas (within

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shouting distance of this marker); Ancient Order of Pilgrims (within shouting distance of this marker); World War I Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); Sam Houston Park (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Spirit of the Confederacy (about 400 feet away); Pillot House (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Houston.

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Photographed By Brian Anderson, April 27, 2018

2. Nichols-Rice-Cherry House

Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 27, 2018, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas. This page has been viewed 461 times since then and 51 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 27, 2018, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.