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

Ahrenbeck-Urban Home

By Larry D. Moore, March 29, 2018

1. Ahrenbeck-Urban Home Marker

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This two-story galleried Greek Revival residence was built about 1872 by German native William Ahrenbeck (1828-1888). A prominent area civic leader and builder, he also served as postmaster and mayor of Hempstead. His daughter Ella Justine Ahrenbeck (1866-1949) lived here following his death. In 1917 she sold the property to businessman R. R. Urban (1873-1930). Additions to the home, which remained in his family until 1965, were built during his ownership.

Erected 1980 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 9373.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture.

Location. 30° 5.616′ N, 96° 4.947′ W. Marker is in Hempstead, Texas, in Waller County. Marker is at the intersection of 13th Street (State Highway 159) and Lafayette Street, on the right when traveling south on 13th Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Hempstead TX 77445, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Former Waller County Post Offices (approx. 0.4 miles away); Hempstead, C.S.A. (approx.

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By Larry D. Moore, March 29, 2018

2. Ahrenbeck-Urban Home

0.4 miles away); Waller County (approx. 0.4 miles away); Liendo Plantation (approx. 3.2 miles away); Liendo (approx. 3.2 miles away); Gen. George and Libbie Custer Campsite (approx. 3.4 miles away); Clear Creek Confederate War Camps (approx. 3½ miles away); Groce Family Plantations (approx. 3½ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hempstead.

Credits. This page was last revised on May 25, 2018. It was originally submitted on May 22, 2018, by Larry D. Moore of Del Valle, Texas. This page has been viewed 107 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 22, 2018, by Larry D. Moore of Del Valle, Texas. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.