Navasota in Grimes County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Sangster House
Photographed By Jeff Leichsenring, January 20, 2023
1. Sangster House Marker
Built in 1902 by Robert Andrew "Buck" Sangster (1878-1957), with part of the proceeds from a winning lottery ticket. Constructed in the Queen Anne Revival style with Classic Revival elements on the exterior. Curly red pine woodwork decorates the 12-room interior. Ernest Lord (1860-1941) was the architect. The house was purchased in 1929 by Sangster's brother, W. W. Sangster, and it remained in the Sangster family until 1965.
Erected 1974 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 8613.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture.
Location. 30° 23.6′ N, 96° 4.835′ W. Marker is in Navasota, Texas, in Grimes County. Marker is on East Washington Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1113 E Washington Ave, Navasota TX 77868, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Foster Home (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Robert A. Horlock House (about 400 feet away); Joseph Brooks Home (approx. 0.3 miles away); First United Methodist Church of Navasota (approx. 0.4 miles away); Site of Freeman Inn (approx. 0.4 miles away); The First Baptist Church of Navasota
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Photographed By Jeff Leichsenring, January 20, 2023
2. Sangster House and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on May 4, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 25, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. This page has been viewed 113 times since then and 32 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.
