League City in Galveston County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Cypress Timbers

Photographed by James Hulse, August 14, 2021

1. Cypress Timbers Marker

Inscription. During recent restoration of the exterior of this Railroad Section House, the stripping of paint revealed the beauty of the cypress timbers beneath. Many of the historic homes within the Historic District are made primarily of this native wood, harvested along Clear Creek and the bayous of the Bay Area.

Also, cypress timbers washed up in debris lines from the 1900 and 1915 storms were salvaged as building material. Local residents reused these found timbers to build homes and businesses following those major hurricanes.

Erected by League City Historical Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1900.

Location. 29° 30.676′ N, 95° 5.535′ W. Marker is in League City, Texas, in Galveston County. It is at the intersection of North Park Street and 2nd Street, on the left when traveling north on North Park Street. The marker is located on the front wall of the historic home in the League Park by the door. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 512 2nd Street, League City TX 77573, United States of America.

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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,

and one of the Confederate States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: League Park (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named League Park (about 400 feet away); St. Mary Mission Church (about 700 feet away); Mainland Mission Churches (about 700 feet away); First Baptist Church (about 800 feet away); T.J. and Mary Lelia Dick House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Japanese Settlers of Webster (approx. half a mile away); Fairview Cemetery (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in League City.

The view of the Cypress Timbers under the paint image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, August 14, 2021

2. The view of the Cypress Timbers under the paint

The view of the house with the Cypress Timbers and marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, August 14, 2021

3. The view of the house with the Cypress Timbers and marker

Credits. This page was last revised on November 30, 2021. It was originally submitted on November 30, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 337 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 30, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.