River Oaks in Houston in Harris County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Bayou Bend

Photographed by Brian Anderson, November 17, 2024

1. Bayou Bend Marker

Inscription. American heritage collection in mansion built 1927 by William Clifford (1875-1930), Ima (b. 1882), and Mike Hogg (1885-1941), children of first native Texan Governor James Stephen Hogg (1851-1906) and his wife Sarah Stinson. Will Hogg, attorney and businessman, originator of a student loan program in numerous Texas colleges, 1914-16 chairman of Board of Regents of the University of Texas, developed River Oaks, where Buffalo Bayou makes noted bend. Mike Hogg, Texas legislator (1927-31), joined sister in establishing at the University of Texas the Hogg Foundation for Mental Health. Miss Ima Hogg founded (1913) the Houston Symphony and (1929) Child Guidance Center of Houston; also served 1943-49 on Houston School board; engaged in restoration and preservation, creating Varner-Hogg State Park in West Columbia and Winedale Inn complex in Fayette County.

Miss Hogg and her brothers used their home in its 14-acre setting of natural beauty to house paintings and American memorabilia, entertaining national and international personages. Their collections span three centuries, from about 1650, filling 19 rooms. In 1957 Miss Hogg gave Bayou Bend, its park, and its treasures to the Museum of Fine Arts of Houston.

Erected 1973 by Texas State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 10610.)

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Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music. A significant historical year for this entry is 1927.

Location. 29° 45.467′ N, 95° 25.242′ W. Marker is in Houston, Texas, in Harris County. It is in River Oaks. It can be reached from Lazy Lane Boulevard. The Bayou Bend house is located off of Lazy Lane Boulevard. However, public access is off of Memorial Drive with a pedestrian bridge crossing the bayou from the parking area. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 6003 Memorial Drive, Houston TX 77019, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American South

and on the Gulf Coast.

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: J. Robert Neal Estate Garden (approx. 0.2 miles away); Hugo Victor Neuhaus, Jr. House (approx. ¼ mile away); Old San Felipe Road (approx. ¾ mile away); St. Thomas High School (approx. 0.8 miles away); St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church (approx. 0.8 miles away); John Sessums, Jr. (approx. 0.9 miles away); Rev. John Henry "Jack" Yates (approx. 0.9 miles away); Camp Logan (approx. 0.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Houston.

Also see . . .
1. Bayou Bend - The Handbook of Texas Online. Texas State Historical Association (TSHA) (Submitted on November 17, 2024, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio.)

2. Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens. The

Bayou Bend (Back of House) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Brian Anderson, November 17, 2024

2. Bayou Bend (Back of House)

Museum of Fine Arts, Houston (Submitted on November 17, 2024, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio.)

Bayou Bend Marker (Front of House) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Brian Anderson, November 17, 2024

3. Bayou Bend Marker (Front of House)

Credits. This page was last revised on November 17, 2024. It was originally submitted on November 17, 2024, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio. This page has been viewed 345 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 17, 2024, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio.