Crockett in Houston County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Downes-Aldrich House

Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, March 26, 2023

1. Downes-Aldrich House Marker

Inscription. An outstanding example of Eastlake-Victorian architecture, started about 1891, completed in 1893, by J.E. Downes, prominent local businessman. Much of the material in the structure was imported from other states. Downes lived in the house until 1910, and sold it the next year to Armistead Albert Aldrich (1858-1945), distinguished civic leader and historian, who resided here until his death. The Aldrich family still occupies the house.Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1972

Erected 1972 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 11095.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Notable Buildings.

Location. 31° 19.181′ N, 95° 27.301′ W. Marker is in Crockett, Texas, in Houston County. It is at the intersection of North 7th Street and Lamar Avenue, on the right when traveling north on North 7th Street. Corner of Milam and 7th. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 206 North 7th Street, Crockett TX 75835, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American South,

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specifically in the Deep South,

and in the Piney Woods.

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: House built by A.T. Monroe (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Monroe-Crook House (about 500 feet away); First Methodist Church (about 800 feet away); First Presbyterian Church of Crockett (about 800 feet away); Site of the Crockett Hotel (approx. 0.2 miles away); Spence-Chamberlain House (approx. 0.2 miles away); W.E. Mayes Property (approx. 0.2 miles away); Crockett (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Crockett.

Downes-Aldrich House and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, February 6, 2023

2. Downes-Aldrich House and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 5, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 1, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. This page has been viewed 723 times since then and 60 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 1, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.