Port Arthur in Jefferson County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Community Retirement Home

Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, May 22, 2020

1. Community Retirement Home Marker

Inscription.
In 1944, a group of citizens discussed establishment of a retirement home in Port Arthur. Federated Mission Society members from several churches served on the board of directors. Incorporated as the Community Retirement Home on August 28, 1944, the board purchased the model apartment building on Procter Street for residents. Work began in 1970 to replace the main service building and add a kitchen, dining and administrative facilities and living areas. In December 1988, Dr. John White donated his former office building on the adjacent lot. The Community Retirement Home is a nonprofit residence, receiving no state or federal funding but operating by resident fees, donations, memorials and fund drives.

Erected 2012 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 17107.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Science & Medicine • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical date for this entry is August 24, 1944.

Location. 29° 53.627′ N, 93° 54.863′ W. Marker is in Port Arthur, Texas, in Jefferson County. Marker is on Procter Street south of Fourth Svenue, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3141 Procter Street, Port Arthur TX 77642, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance

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of this marker. The Woodworth House (approx. ¼ mile away); Site of Old Aurora (approx. ¼ mile away); a different marker also named The Woodworth House (approx. 0.3 miles away); Sabine-Neches Canal (approx. 0.3 miles away); Sparks Settlement Cemetery (approx. 0.6 miles away); Trinity Lutheran Church (approx. 0.6 miles away); Babe Didrikson Zaharias (approx. ¾ mile away); John Warne Gates (approx. 0.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Port Arthur.

Also see . . . Official website for home. (Submitted on August 9, 2020, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana.)

Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, May 22, 2020

2. Community Retirement Home Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on August 9, 2020. It was originally submitted on August 9, 2020, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 140 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 9, 2020, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana.