Katy in Harris County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
The Tucker Rent House
Photographed by James Hulse, June 24, 2021
1. The Tucker Rent House Marker
This house was built in 1905 for Martha Jane Tucker to be used as rent property. It was continually rented or sold to various owners until the mid 1950's. At this time it was purchased by Mrs. Tom Peek, the first owner to actually live in this home. In 1975 this home was purchased by Craig Black and Alice Kenney Black who restored it and are its present owners.
Erected 1986 by Texas Sesquicentennial. (Marker Number 257.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1905.
Location. 29° 48.108′ N, 95° 49.309′ W. Marker is in Katy, Texas, in Harris County. It is on Franz Road 0.1 miles west of Katy City Park Road, on the right when traveling west. The marker is located in the front of the building by the street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5602 Franz Road, Katy TX 77493, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Houston Metropolitan Area. It is also in the American South and on the Gulf Coast. Globally, it is in North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, the Republic of Texas, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Wilkinson-Schneider Home (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Bartlett-Short Home (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Cardiff Home (approx. ¾ mile away); Site of Katy's First Schoolhouse (approx. ¾ mile away); Humble Mess Hall (approx. ¾ mile away); The Featherston House (approx. ¾ mile away); The Wright House (approx. ¾ mile away); The Stockdick House (approx. ¾ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all
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Photographed by James Hulse, June 24, 2021
2. The Tucker Rent House and Marker
Photographed by James Hulse, June 24, 2021
3. The view of the Tucker Rent House and Marker from the street
Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 29, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 280 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 29, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
