George West in Live Oak County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Chauncy and Minnie Canfield House

Photographed by James Hulse, April 16, 2023

1. Chauncy and Minnie Canfield House Marker

Inscription. George Washington West invited Chauncy Canfield to build a business in his new town of George West in 1914. Canfield preceded his family and established a store. His wife, Minnie Elizabeth (Hale), sister Callie and three children arrived on the first passenger train. Designed in Prairie and English cottage style, the Canfield house was the first family home in George West. Eventually, son, Hale, married Mabel Frances Lamm and relocated nearby. In 1947 the original house was moved one block west and north to 508 Crockett Street to allow Houston Street commercial construction. Minnie, daughters Josephine and Lou Emma, added a southern colonial exterior and lived in the house until Lou Emma's passing in 1988. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 2014

Erected 2014 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 17975.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. A significant historical year for this entry is 1914.

Location. 28° 20.055′ N, 98° 7.029′ W. Marker is in George West, Texas, in Live Oak County. It is at the intersection of Crockett Street and Frio Street, on the left when traveling east on Crockett Street. The marker is located in front of the house along the street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 508 Crockett Street, George West TX 78022, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in South Texas.

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,

and one of the Confederate States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: George West First United Methodist Church

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(within shouting distance of this marker); First Baptist Church George West (within shouting distance of this marker); St. George Catholic Church (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Driven to Succeed (approx. 0.2 miles away); A Legendary Longhorn (approx. 0.2 miles away); A Community Effort (approx. 0.2 miles away); Texas Tough (approx. 0.2 miles away); Thelma Laura Pugh-Lindholm (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in George West.

The Chauncy and Minnie Canfield House Marker in the front yard of the house image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, April 16, 2023

2. The Chauncy and Minnie Canfield House Marker in the front yard of the house

The Chauncy and Minnie Canfield House image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, April 16, 2023

3. The Chauncy and Minnie Canfield House

Credits. This page was last revised on April 19, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 18, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 270 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 19, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.