North Thomas To Katy in Harris County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
The Cardiff Home
Photographed By James Hulse, March 24, 2021
1. The Cardiff Home Marker
This home was built in 1902 by G.W. Shapley and his son Will E. Shapley. This home was owned by the J.W. Wise family in the early 1920's until 1928 when it was purchased by the C.C.Cardiff family. After extensive additions to the structure were completed they lived in this home until 1980. In 1984 this home was restored by its present owner, Charles I. Cardiff, son of C.C. Cardiff.
Erected 1986 by Texas Sesquicentennial. (Marker Number 227.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1902.
Location. 29° 47.467′ N, 95° 49.405′ W. Marker is in Katy, Texas, in Harris County. It is in North Thomas To Katy. Marker is at the intersection of Avenue C and George Bush Drive, on the left when traveling north on Avenue C. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1303 Avenue C, 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. Site of Katy's First Schoolhouse (within shouting distance of this marker); The Hubler-Pitts Home (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Weller-Baird Home (about 400 feet away); The Peck Home (about 600 feet away); Humble Mess Hall (about 700 feet away); The Romack Home
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Photographed By James Hulse, March 24, 2021
2. The Cardiff Home and Marker
Photographed By James Hulse, March 24, 2021
3. The view of the Cardiff Home from the road
Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 26, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 188 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 26, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
