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

Donigan House

Photographed by Brian Anderson, February 23, 2020

1. Donigan House Marker

Inscription. A native of Turkey, Paul M. Donigan (1862-1930) came to the United States about 1890 to attend medical school. The presence of relatives in this area brought him to Brookshire upon graduation. In 1910, Dr. Donigan built this home for his wife, Rebecca (1863-1954). The main floor was on the second level, while the lower floor served as a cellar and Donigan's medical office. The pyramidal roof house features a wraparound porch with Neoclassical influences.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1985

Erected 1985 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 9379.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1910.

Location. 29° 47.123′ N, 95° 57.21′ W. Marker is in Brookshire, Texas, in Waller County. It is at the intersection of 5th Street and Cooper Street, on the right when traveling west on 5th Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 908 Cooper Street, Brookshire TX 77423, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Houston Metropolitan Area.

It is also in the American

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South

and on the Gulf Coast.

Globally, it is in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

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

the Republic of Texas,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Captain Nathen Brookshire (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); First Methodist Church of Brookshire (about 700 feet away); Kellner Townsite (approx. 0.9 miles away); Texas Western Narrow Gauge Depot (approx. 3½ miles away); James Tarrant Pattison Homesite (approx. 3.7 miles away); Stacye Ann Marlin Morgan (approx. 4.1 miles away); Pittsville (approx. 4.3 miles away); Isaac Best (approx. 4.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Brookshire.

Donigan House image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Brian Anderson, February 23, 2020

2. Donigan House

Marker is located near the door on the second floor, accessed from the wraparound porch. In this photo, it is partially obstructed by the flagpole.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 28, 2020. It was originally submitted on February 27, 2020, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,244 times since then and 106 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 28, 2020, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio.