Coldspring in San Jacinto County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

McClanahan-Trapp House

Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, August 26, 2024

1. McClanahan-Trapp House Marker

Inscription. Built in the 1880s, this home was purchased by local businessman and merchant Robert Hugh McClanahan, Jr., in 1913. He served as county tax collector and was postmaster of Coldspring from 1914 until his death in 1940. When the town square was relocated after a 1915 fire destroyed the old courthouse, McClanahan had his home turned to face the new town. The home was known as a haven for travelers and visitors to Coldspring for many years. Following McClanahan's death, the house was owned by his son-in-law, Marshall Douglas Trapp.

Erected 1988 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 7659.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings.

Location. 30° 35.627′ N, 95° 7.719′ W. Marker is in Coldspring, Texas, in San Jacinto County. It is at the intersection of Hill Ave and Butler st, on the right when traveling west on Hill Ave. Between Church and Butler streets. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Coldspring TX 77331, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American South

and in the Piney Woods.

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,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Mount Moriah Lodge No. 37, A.F. & A.M. (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); San Jacinto County Courthouse (about 600 feet away); Governor George Tyler Wood

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(about 600 feet away); Townsite of Coldspring (about 600 feet away); Coldspring Methodist Church (about 700 feet away); J. M. Hansbro's Law Office (about 700 feet away); Old San Jacinto County Jail (approx. 0.2 miles away); San Jacinto County Jail (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Coldspring.

McClanahan-Trapp House and marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, August 26, 2024

2. McClanahan-Trapp House and marker

Credits. This page was last revised on August 28, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 27, 2024, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. This page has been viewed 486 times since then and 140 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 27, 2024, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.