Brenham in Washington County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Milroy's Garden and Orchard
Photographed By Larry D. Moore, June 12, 2020
1. Milroy's Garden and Orchard Marker
Inscription.
Milroy's Garden and Orchard. . Born in Liverpool of Scots parents, Alexander Douglas Milroy immigrated to Houston in 1877 to work in a cotton exporting business. After amassing wealth in the cotton trade, Milroy settled with his family in Brenham in 1893. There he fulfilled his dream of having a country retreat. On forty acres near Brenham, he created an English-style country garden with bridle paths, a carriage house and an orchard of fruit and nut trees imported from England. Surrounded by a thick hedge of thorny plants, the orchard was cared for by an English gardener. Milroy died in 1931, at age 72 years, and was buried in the Prairie Lea Cemetery. In the 1950s, his orchard became the Walnut Hill Subdivision.
Born in Liverpool of Scots parents, Alexander Douglas Milroy immigrated to Houston in 1877 to work in a cotton exporting business. After amassing wealth in the cotton trade, Milroy settled with his family in Brenham in 1893. There he fulfilled his dream of having a country retreat. On forty acres near Brenham, he created an English-style country garden with bridle paths, a carriage house and an orchard of fruit and nut trees imported from England. Surrounded by a thick hedge of thorny plants, the orchard was cared for by an English gardener. Milroy died in 1931, at age 72 years, and was buried in the Prairie Lea Cemetery. In the 1950s, his orchard became the Walnut Hill Subdivision.
Erected 2014 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 18005.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Horticulture & Forestry. A significant historical year for this entry is 1877.
Location. 30° 9.241′ N, 96° 23.293′ W. Marker is in Brenham, Texas, in Washington County. Marker is at the intersection of Scott Drive and Milroy Drive, on the right when traveling west on Scott Drive. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Brenham TX 77834, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. William H. Watson (a few steps from this marker); City of Brenham (approx. ¼ mile
Credits. This page was last revised on June 14, 2020. It was originally submitted on June 14, 2020, by Larry D. Moore of Del Valle, Texas. This page has been viewed 137 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on June 14, 2020, by Larry D. Moore of Del Valle, Texas.
