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

Paul and Mahala Hackbarth House

Photographed By James Hulse, December 6, 2020

1. Paul and Mahala Hackbarth House Marker

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Completed in 1911 for civic leaders Paul and Mahala Hackbarth, this concrete block house is an unusual example of vernacular architecture. Prominent features include a wraparound porch, Ionic columns on piers, and large wood sash windows. The Hackbarth Lumber Company, one of the earliest businesses in Sealy, promoted the use of concrete blocks for local buildings, and this house is a fine example of that construction method.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1991

Erected 1991 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 2326.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1911.

Location. 29° 46.666′ N, 96° 9.459′ W. Marker is in Sealy, Texas, in Austin County. Marker is at the intersection of 6th Street and Atchison Street, on the right when traveling west on 6th Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 325 6th Street, Sealy TX 77474, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Saint John's Episcopal Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Trinity Lutheran Church

Paul and Mahala Hackbarth House and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, December 6, 2020

2. Paul and Mahala Hackbarth House and Marker

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(about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Citizens State Bank (approx. 0.2 miles away); Haynes-Felcman House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Sealy (approx. ¼ mile away); Preibisch Building (approx. ¼ mile away); Hackbarth Building (approx. 0.3 miles away); Haynes Mattress Factory (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sealy.

The view of the Paul and Mahala Hackbarth House from across the street image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, December 6, 2020

3. The view of the Paul and Mahala Hackbarth House from across the street

Credits. This page was last revised on December 15, 2020. It was originally submitted on December 14, 2020, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 115 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 15, 2020, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.