Tomball in Harris County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Griffin Memorial House
Photographed By Brian Anderson, April 11, 2021
1. Griffin Memorial House Marker
Built about 1860 by Eugene Pillot, one of the sons of Claude Nicholas Pillot, early Harris County settler. Taught trade by his father, Eugene Pillot became an outstanding builder in Texas coastal area.
Original site of this house (near Atascosita Trail route) was south of Willow Creek, where General Sam Houston often stopped as a guest.
Owned by family of John B. Griffin from 1920 to 1965.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1969
Supplemental Plate: Given in 1965 to Spring Creek County Historical Association by Mrs. Ruth Griffin McCourt in memory of her father, Edmond B. Griffin.
Erected 1969 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 10675.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1860.
Location. 30° 5.972′ N, 95° 37.214′ W. Marker is in Tomball, Texas, in Harris County. Marker is at the intersection of North Pine Street and Epps Street, on the left when traveling north on North Pine Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 504 North Pine Street, Tomball TX 77375, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Pillot Family (here, next to this marker); Tomball (approx. 0.4 miles
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Photographed By Brian Anderson, April 11, 2021
2. Griffin Memorial House
Photographed By Brian Anderson, April 11, 2021
3. Griffin Memorial House
Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 12, 2021, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas. This page has been viewed 233 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 12, 2021, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas.
