Katy in Harris County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
The Bartlett-Short Home
Photographed By James Hulse, March 24, 2021
1. The Bartlett-Short Home Marker
This home was built in 1902 by Frank Hart for William Bartlett. The current owners, Garber Short and Avadele Peck Short, resided in this home from the time of its purchase in 1946 to 1956. They still own the home.
Erected 1986 by Texas Sesquicentennial. (Marker Number 237.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1902.
Location. 29° 47.867′ N, 95° 49.191′ W. Marker is in Katy, Texas, in Harris County. Marker is on East Avenue, 0.1 miles north of 11st Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1722 East Avenue, 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 Tucker Rent House (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Wilkinson-Schneider Home (approx. 0.4 miles away); The Cardiff Home (approx. half a mile away); Site of Katy's First Schoolhouse (approx. half a mile away); The Morrison-Freeman Home (approx. half a mile away); The Robertson-Motherall Home (approx. half a mile away); First United Methodist Church of Katy (approx. 0.6 miles away); The Peck Home (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Katy.
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Photographed By James Hulse, March 24, 2021
2. The Bartlett-Short Home and Marker
Photographed By James Hulse, March 24, 2021
3. The view of the Bartlett-Short 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 184 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 26, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
