Navasota in Grimes County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Home of Lt. Gov. George D. Neal

(Oct. 7, 1853 - July 13, 1916)

Photographed by James Hulse, January 5, 2023

1. Home of Lt. Gov. George D. Neal Marker

Inscription. Born in Amelia County, VA. The Neal family moved to Washington County, Texas, in 1866. Neal, after attending Baylor University, was admitted to the Bar in 1876. He married Fannie C. Brooks in Oct. 1880, moved to Navasota in 1881, and purchased this residence in 1883. The couple had 3 children. Neal served as county judge, 1884-86; city attorney, 1888-96; and as a State Senator, 1896-1902. He was elected Lieutenant Governor in 1902 and 1904, serving with Gov. S.W.T. Lanham. Neal retired from politics in 1907 and returned here to practice law.

Erected 1974 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 8604.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1866.

Location. 30° 23.152′ N, 96° 5.041′ W. Marker is in Navasota, Texas, in Grimes County. It is at the intersection of Church Street and Johnson Street, on the left when traveling north on Church Street. The marker is located at the front of the house by the street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 504 Church Street, Navasota TX 77868, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Prairies & Lakes Region.

It is also in the American South.

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,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The First Baptist Church of Navasota (approx. 0.2 miles away); Lee Tabernacle Methodist Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); First Presbyterian Church of Navasota (approx. 0.2 miles away); First United Methodist Church of Navasota

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(approx. 0.2 miles away); Saint Paul's Episcopal Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Frank Augustus Hamer (approx. ¼ mile away); The Terrell House (approx. 0.3 miles away); Rene Robert Cavelier Sieur de La Salle (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Navasota.

Also see . . . Neal, George D. (1853–1916). Texas State Historical Association (Submitted on January 8, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)

The Home of Lt. Gov. George D. Neal and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, January 5, 2023

2. The Home of Lt. Gov. George D. Neal and Marker

The marker is located by the street near the mailbox.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 8, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 8, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 339 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 8, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.