Rockport in Aransas County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Richard Henry Wood House

Photographed by Dave W, February 18, 2022

1. Richard Henry Wood House Marker

Inscription.

Born in 1846, Richard Henry Wood was one of the first residents of Rockport. In 1866, Wood partnered with James Doughty and built the first cattle pens, warehouse and wharf at Rockport harbor. Wood ran his business until the 1919 hurricane destroyed many of his holdings. Wood was appointed alderman in 1870 and later served as Mayor of Rockport. He also initiated the Texas Game and Fish Commission in 1907. The 1868 house exhibits many characteristics of Greek revival architecture style, including its white color, columns and wide board and batten siding. Until his death in 1923, Richard Wood's roles as a land developer, rancher and civic leader influenced Rockport’s early development and growth.

Erected 2018 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 19965.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Disasters • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1866.

Location. 28° 1.48′ N, 97° 3.095′ W. Marker is in Rockport, Texas, in Aransas County. It is at the intersection of North Magnolia Street and East Cornwall Street, on the right when traveling south on North Magnolia Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 203 North Magnolia Street, Rockport TX 78382, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is on the American 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

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markers are within walking distance of this marker: L.M. and Clara Bracht House (within shouting distance of this marker); The San Antonio and Aransas Pass Railroad in Rockport (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Aransas County Veterans Memorial (about 400 feet away); Letter from the Alamo (about 500 feet away); Gold Star Families (about 500 feet away); The Old Courthouse (about 500 feet away); Rockport’s Seafood Industry (about 600 feet away); Jackson Family Maritime Companies (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Rockport.

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Photographed by Dave W, February 18, 2022

2. Richard Henry Wood House and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 3, 2022. It was originally submitted on March 17, 2022, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. This page has been viewed 550 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 17, 2022, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.