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

The Perner House

Photographed by Brian Anderson, December 26, 2018

1. The Perner House Marker

Inscription. In 1893, T.L. Hammonds moved a 3-room frame house from the nearby town of Emerald to this site. In 1894, Phillip Perner (1860-1905), a local merchant, purchased and enlarged the structure. Following Perner's death, his wife, Mary Ross Perner (1864-1942), and their 11 children continued to live here. The house was sold in 1944 to Ralph Jones (1905-72), who was later elected a Crockett County Commissioner and County Judge. Mrs. Ralph Jones is current (1975) owner.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark-1975

Erected 1975 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 5398.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1893.

Location. 30° 42.562′ N, 101° 12.049′ W. Marker is in Ozona, Texas, in Crockett County. It is on Avenue D south of 11th Street (Loop State Highway 466), on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1106 Avenue D, Ozona TX 76943, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in West Texas.

Globally, it is in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

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the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the Republic of Texas,

and one of the Confederate States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Crockett County (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); William Mozart McVey (about 400 feet away); David Crockett (about 400 feet away); Fort Lancaster C.S.A. (about 400 feet away); Ernest Malapert Powell (about 400 feet away); Crockett County Courthouse (about 600 feet away); Ozona National Bank (about 700 feet away); Ozona's First Water Well (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ozona.

Another marker is no longer nearby. The Ozona Stockman (was about 600 feet away but has been confirmed missing).

The Perner House image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Brian Anderson, December 27, 2018

2. The Perner House

Photographed by Jimmy Emerson, May 25, 2026

3. The Perner House Marker

House has been painted but the marker is still on the front wall.

Credits. This page was last revised on May 27, 2026. It was originally submitted on December 27, 2018, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio. This page has been viewed 741 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 27, 2018, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio. 3. submitted on May 25, 2026, by Jimmy Emerson of Dalton, Georgia.