Richmond in Fort Bend County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Morton-McCloy House
Photographed By Dave W, February 26, 2022
1. Morton-McCloy House Marker
"Old 300" settlers William Morton and his family operated Morton's Ferry here in the 1820s. Hand-hewn braced-frame construction suggests that at its core this house was built by the Mortons in the mid-1830s. Altered to its present appearance between 1873-1904 during the ownership of the Dr. John McCloy family, the L-plan house features a 3-bay front porch, single door entry with transom, and gable roof. Later owners included the families of Edgar Andrus and A. W. Whatley.
Erected 1995 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 9051.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers • Waterways & Vessels.
Location. 29° 35.202′ N, 95° 45.685′ W. Marker is in Richmond, Texas, in Fort Bend County. Marker is on North 2nd Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 402 N 2nd St, Richmond TX 77469, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Morton Cemetery 1822 (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Morton Cemetery (about 400 feet away); Morton Cemetery Veterans Flag Pole (about 400 feet away); William Morton (about 700 feet away); John McNabb
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Photographed By Dave W, February 26, 2022
2. Morton-McCloy House Marker
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