Katy in Harris County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
The Morrison-Freeman Home
This home was built in 1898 by Frank Hart and Milton Campbell for William Patrick Morrison. The home stands crooked to the street due to the 1900 hurricane which blew it off its foundation blocks. In 1920 W.E. Freeman bought this home and made additions to the structure. Joyce Morrison Cardiff, granddaughter of the original owner bought this home in November of 1980 and still owns it.
Erected 1986 by Texas Sesquicentennial. (Marker Number 239.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical month for this entry is November 1980.
Location. 29° 47.405′ N, 95° 49.207′ W. Marker is in Katy, Texas, in Harris County. Marker is at the intersection of East 5th Street and East Avenue, on the right when traveling west on East 5th Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5502 East 5th Street, Katy TX 77493, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Robertson-Motherall Home (within shouting distance of this marker); First United Methodist Church of Katy (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Peck Home (about 700 feet away); The Stewart-Lott Home (about 800 feet away); The Hubler-Pitts Home (approx. 0.2 miles away); Site of Katy's First Schoolhouse (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Cardiff Home (approx. 0.2 miles away); Dube's Super Market (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Katy.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 25, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 251 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 26, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.