Victoria in Victoria County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Jacob Fox House
Photographed by Dave W, March 12, 2022
1. Jacob Fox House Marker
This home was constructed in the early 1890s for Jacob Fox (1841-1914), a native of Alsace who earlier had built a cotton gin and grist mill on this block. A Confederate veteran, Fox was known in Victoria as a successful businessman, farmer, miller, and community leader. His family home exhibits Eastlake style detailing and features a decorative balustrade, curved brackets, and a widow's walk on the roof.
Erected 1985 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 6548.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Architecture • Settlements & Settlers.
Location. 28° 48.294′ N, 97° 0.674′ W. Marker is in Victoria, Texas, in Victoria County. It is on West Power Avenue, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 708 W Power Ave, Victoria TX 77901, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is 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: Hill-O'Connor-Howard House (within shouting distance of this marker); Proctor-Vandenberge House (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Fleming-Welder House (about 600 feet away); Alexander Lowe House (about 800 feet away); J. Meredith Tatton House (about 800 feet away); Phillips-Sale House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Robert L. Dabney House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Henderson House (approx. Ό mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in
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Photographed by Dave W, March 12, 2022
2. Jacob Fox House Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on October 17, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 14, 2022, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. This page has been viewed 365 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 14, 2022, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
