Brownwood in Brown County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
R. B. Rogers House
Photographed By Jeff Leichsenring, April 16, 2023
1. R. B. Rogers House Marker
Inscription.
R. B. Rogers House. . This Colonial Revival residence was constructed in 1904-05 by R. B. Rogers (d. 1935), a prominent local merchant and an active church and civic leader. The elaborate styling of the home features a distinctive two-story balconied portico with massive Ionic columns. The third floor area originally served as a ballroom. Owned by members of the Rogers family until 1957, the house serves as a reminder of Brownwood's prosperity at the turn of the century.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1982
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This Colonial Revival residence was constructed in 1904-05 by R. B. Rogers (d. 1935), a prominent local merchant and an active church and civic leader. The elaborate styling of the home features a distinctive two-story balconied portico with massive Ionic columns. The third floor area originally served as a ballroom. Owned by members of the Rogers family until 1957, the house serves as a reminder of Brownwood's prosperity at the turn of the century.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1982
Erected 1982 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 4150.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings.
Location. 31° 43.106′ N, 98° 59.094′ W. Marker is in Brownwood, Texas, in Brown County. Marker is on Center Avenue, 0.1 miles south of Depot Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 707 Center Ave, Brownwood TX 76801, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 21, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 20, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. This page has been viewed 77 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on April 20, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.
