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

Isaac Heffron House

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 13, 2024

1. Isaac Heffron House Marker

Inscription. Isaac Heffron (1853-1928), born in Wales, immigrated to Galveston at a young age. In 1876, he married Clotilde Gillet, a native Texan. The couple had four children and purchased the house on Post Office Street, formerly Avenue E, in 1881. Heffron was a successful general contractor and served on the city board of aldermen. As the family grew, Heffron rebuilt the Victorian house to include a second story, a new porch along the rear façade and an elaborate concrete balustrade for the front garden. The family lived in the house through 1901 when they moved to a new house on 17th St. The couple's daughter, Clotilde, and her husband, Andrew C. Falligant, lived here until 1913.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 2016

Erected 2016 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 18528.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. In addition, it is included in the National Register of Historic Places series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1881.

Location. 29° 18.405′ N, 94° 47.085′ W. Marker is in Galveston, Texas, in Galveston County. Marker is on Post Office Street east of 16th Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map.

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Marker is at or near this postal address: 1509 Post Office St, Galveston TX 77550, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Victor Gustafson Home (within shouting distance of this marker); East End Historic District (within shouting distance of this marker); Landes-McDonough House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Dominican Sisters (about 400 feet away); The Wilbur Cherry House (about 400 feet away); George Washington Grover House (about 400 feet away); Homesite of Dr. William Keiller (about 500 feet away); Jacobs Home (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Galveston.

Also see . . .
1. Isaac Heffron House. Wikipedia entry on the house and Heffron, who built the city's first sewage system. (Submitted on April 27, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

2. East End Historic District (PDF). National Register of Historic Places nomination (and related documents) for the district, which includes the Heffron House and was listed in 1975. (Prepared by Carolyn Pitts, National Park Service; via Texas Historical Commission) (Submitted on April 27, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 13, 2024

2. Isaac Heffron House Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on April 27, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 27, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 49 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 27, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.