Victoria in Victoria County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Callender Home
Built by Dr. Stephen Cocke as hunting lodge on Green Lake; of hand-hewn pine lumber bought in New York.
In 1854 lodge was torn down, boards numbered; then rebuilt on present site.
Since 1871 home of pioneer lawyer William L. Callender and his descendants.
Erected 1966 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 635.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1854.
Location. 28° 48.498′ N, 97° 0.439′ W. Marker is in Victoria, Texas, in Victoria County. Marker is on West Guadalupe Street just west of North Moody Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 404 W Guadalupe St, Victoria TX 77901, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Robert L. Dabney House (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Phillips-Sale House (approx. 0.2 miles away); J. Meredith Tatton House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Fernando de Leon (approx. 0.2 miles away); Doña Patricia de la Garza de Leon (approx. 0.2 miles away); Silvestre de Leon (approx. 0.2 miles away); Felix de Leon (approx. 0.2 miles away); Don Martin de León (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Victoria.
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