Victoria in Victoria County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Robert L. Dabney House
Photographed by Dave W, March 12, 2022
1. Robert L. Dabney House Marker
Built in the late Victorian architectural style in 1897, this house was built for Robert Lewis Dabney (1820-1898) and Margaret Lavinia Morrison (d.1908). Rev. Dabney was a Presbyterian theologian, teacher, author and confederate veteran. In 1862, he became General Stonewall Jacksons chief of staff. While in Austin, Dabney taught at the University of Texas and helped establish the Austin School of Theology. Dabney and Margaret moved to Victoria in 1895 and built this house. In 1922, the home was purchased by Dr. Oscar McMullen, Victorias first city health officer and later the county health officer. Members of the McMullen family resided here until 2009.
Erected 2014 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 17973.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1897.
Location. 28° 48.44′ N, 97° 0.562′ W. Marker is in Victoria, Texas, in Victoria County. It is on North Craig Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 801 N Craig St, 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: Phillips-Sale House (within shouting distance of this marker); Alexander Lowe House (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); J. Meredith Tatton House (about 500 feet away); Fleming-Welder House (about 500 feet away); Proctor-Vandenberge House (about
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Photographed by Dave W, March 12, 2022
2. Robert L. Dabney House Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on November 12, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 3, 2022, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. This page has been viewed 445 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 3, 2022, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
