Richmond in Fort Bend County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
The John H. Pickens Davis House
Photographed By Madeleine Schimmer, June 10, 2023
1. The John H Pickens Davis House marker. The marker is located on the side entrance of the house.
Built by son of Kinchen Davis, who escaped death by drawing a white bean in famous Ordeal of Texans in 1842 Mexican Conflict. As a "Jaybird" leader, builder J. H. P. Davis (1851-1927), prevented lynchings in Jaybird-Woodpecker War of the 1880s. He was owner of much land and livestock. This house, built about 1880, is of cypress and white pine, with many fine details unusual in its era. It was given in 1947 to Polly Ryon Memorial Hospital, named for Davis' mother-in-law.
Erected 1962 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 8987.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Architecture • Parks & Recreational Areas • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1880.
Location. 29° 29.858′ N, 95° 40.95′ W. Marker is in Richmond, Texas, in Fort Bend County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Farm to Market Road 762 and Pasture Road. The marker and historic home are located within the George Ranch Historical Park. There are many historical homes within the park that include home tours, historic interpreters, activities and a variety of educational opportunities
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Mamie and A.P. George (approx. 0.3 miles away); Booth (approx. 3 miles away); Williams Family (approx. 4˝ miles away); Mrs. Jane Herbert Wilkinson Long (approx. 5.3 miles away); Concord Cemetery (approx. 6 miles away); The Second Mrs. Lamar (approx. 6.8 miles away); Lamar Moves to Richmond (approx. 6.8 miles away); Cisterns (approx. 6.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Richmond.
Also see . . . 1890s Davis Victorian Complex. George Ranch Historical Park website entry (Submitted on June 11, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)
Additional keywords. Jaybird, Jaybird-Woodpecker War, Polly Ryon
Photographed By Madeleine Schimmer, June 10, 2023
2. The John H Pickens Davis House
Photographed By Madeleine Schimmer, June 10, 2023
3. The John H Pickens Davis House is located in the George Ranch Historic Park.
Photographed By Madeleine Schimmer, June 10, 2023
4. The John H Pickens Davis House
Photographed By Madeleine Schimmer, June 10, 2023
5. The John H Pickens Davis House marker is located on a side entrance of the house.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 11, 2023, by Madeleine Schimmer of Richmond, Texas. This page has been viewed 102 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on June 11, 2023, by Madeleine Schimmer of Richmond, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.
