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

John and Eliza Hertford House

Photographed By Jim Evans, August 17, 2019

1. John and Eliza Hertford House Marker

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John and Eliza Hertford bought three lots at this site in 1867 and built this house by 1869, the year of John's death. Eliza and her children continued to reside here until 1878. This house, originally a Greek revival-influenced design, was later modified with Victorian features, including decorative bargeboards and jigsawn porch details. The proportion and detailing of the front-facing gable are distinctive features in Galveston architecture. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark-1993

Erected 1993 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 7489.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1869.

Location. 29° 18.131′ N, 94° 46.993′ W. Marker is in Galveston, Texas, in Galveston County. Marker is on Broadway Avenue J (State Highway 87) east of 16th Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1509 Broadway Ave, 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. Isaac H. and Henrietta Kempner House (within shouting distance of this marker); St. Paul United Methodist Church

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Lasker Home for Children (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Carl and Hilda Biehl House (about 400 feet away); The Bishop's Palace (about 400 feet away); Powhatan and Mattie Wren House (about 500 feet away); Thomas Chubb House (about 500 feet away); Julius H. Ruhl Residence (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Galveston.

Regarding John and Eliza Hertford House. This home is a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark

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Photographed By Jim Evans, August 17, 2019

2. John and Eliza Hertford House

Credits. This page was last revised on August 19, 2019. It was originally submitted on August 17, 2019, by Jim Evans of Houston, Texas. This page has been viewed 122 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 17, 2019, by Jim Evans of Houston, Texas. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.