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

An additional tablet notes that the house is on the National Register of Historic Places.

Inscription. 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. It 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.

Regionally, this marker is in Big Country.

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 Comanchería,

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: J. A. Walker House (within shouting distance of this marker); The Rev. Noah Turner Byars (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Rev. Dr. John David Robnett (about 500 feet away); Howard Payne University

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(about 500 feet away); "Hey Paula" (about 500 feet away); Brooke Smith (approx. ¼ mile away); Brownwood Santa Fe Passenger Depot (approx. 0.3 miles away); Old Gray Mare Band (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Brownwood.

R. B. Rogers House and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, April 16, 2023

2. R. B. Rogers House and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 4, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 20, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. This page has been viewed 420 times since then and 28 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.