Beeville in Bee County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
George Home
Photographed By Dave W, March 20, 2022
1. George Home Marker
Built in 1890 by Will H. and Julia George of materials from early house on land inherited from her father, Maj. J.H. Wood (Texas Cattle Empire Builder) who came from New York to join Texas War for Independence.
Remodeled in 1900, house is raised cottage architecture and has elegantly detailed interior woodwork. Many social and cultural functions were held here at turn of century. Present owner is Mrs. Mary M. Welder, a wood descendant.
Erected 1966 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 2155.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Settlements & Settlers • War, Texas Independence. A significant historical year for this entry is 1890.
Location. 28° 24.572′ N, 97° 44.936′ W. Marker is in Beeville, Texas, in Bee County. Marker is on North Adams Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 801 N Adams St, Beeville TX 78102, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. First Presbyterian Church of Beeville (approx. 0.2 miles away); First Baptist Church of Beeville (approx. ¼ mile away); William E. Madderra Home (approx. ¼ mile away); First Methodist Church of Beeville (approx. 0.3 miles away); James Lincoln de la Mothe Borglum
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Photographed By Dave W, March 20, 2022
2. George Home Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on October 8, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 7, 2022, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. This page has been viewed 145 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 7, 2022, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
