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

The Terrell House

Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, January 20, 2023

1. The Terrell House Marker

Inscription.

In 1897 Elizabeth Owen had this two-story residence constructed for her daughter Emmeline B. Terrell (b. 1849), the widow of local pharmacist Joel W. Terrell, II, who had died the previous year. In 1899 the home was purchased by John H. Mickleborough, a leading Navasota banker and businessman, and his wife Georgia. An example of Queen Anne styling, the Terrell House features intricate Eastlake ornamentation on the gallery and gable ends.

Erected 1981 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 8621.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce.

Location. 30° 23.347′ N, 96° 5.209′ W. Marker is in Navasota, Texas, in Grimes County. It is at the intersection of 412 East Washington and Old Millican Road, on the right when traveling east on 412 East Washington. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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,

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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: Rene Robert Cavelier Sieur de La Salle (a few steps from this marker); Saint Paul's Episcopal Church (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Site of Freeman Inn (about 500 feet away); Frank Augustus Hamer (about 700 feet away); The Leake Building (about 700 feet away); First Presbyterian Church of Navasota (about 700 feet away); The First Baptist Church of Navasota (about 700 feet away); Joseph Brooks Home (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Navasota.

The Terrell House and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, January 20, 2023

2. The Terrell House and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 29, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 25, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. This page has been viewed 477 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 25, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.