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

Kellum-Noble House

Photographed By Brian Anderson, May 13, 2020

1. Kellum-Noble House Marker

Inscription.

Built 1847 by Nathaniel Kellum. Used as early school. Became part of first city park in 1899.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1967
Incise in base: Restored 1954 by Harris County Heritage Society

Erected 1967 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 10748.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1847.

Location. 29° 45.539′ N, 95° 22.333′ W. Marker is in Houston, Texas, in Harris County. It is in Downtown Houston. Marker is on Dallas Street, on the right when traveling east. Marker is located in Sam Houston Park. The Kellum-Noble House is located in the section of the park west of Dallas Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 212 Dallas 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. Nichols-Rice-Cherry House (within shouting distance of this marker); Alexander Hodge (within shouting distance of this marker); Sons of the Republic of Texas (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Ancient Order of Pilgrims (about 300 feet away); World War I Monument (about 300 feet away); The Spirit of the Confederacy

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(about 500 feet away); Sam Houston Park (about 500 feet away); Pillot House (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Houston.

Regarding Kellum-Noble House. The Kellum-Noble House is the oldest surviving building constructed in Houston. It stands on its original foundation and retains its original brick walls made with mud from Nathaniel Kellum’s brickyard on the banks of nearby Buffalo Bayou.

Kellum-Noble House image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Brian Anderson, May 27, 2020

2. Kellum-Noble House

Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 14, 2020, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas. This page has been viewed 346 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on May 14, 2020, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas. 2. submitted on May 30, 2020, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas.