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

John Milroy House

Photographed by Alex Brogan, February 15, 2025

1. John Milroy House Marker

Inscription. In 1891, the Omaha and South Texas Land Company purchased the property which was later developed into the town of Houston Heights. John Milroy (1862–1918), an early investor in the company, managed the Heights office. An active civic leader, he served as alderman and mayor of the new community. In 1898, he moved his family to this house. A composite of several styles, it features gables, bays, and fish-scale shingling. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark-1979

Erected 1979 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 10731.)

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

Location. 29° 47.459′ N, 95° 23.842′ W. Marker is in Houston, Texas, in Harris County. It is in Houston Heights. It is at the intersection of Heights Boulevard and E 11th Street, on the right when traveling north on Heights Boulevard. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1102 Heights, Houston TX 77008, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American South

and on the Gulf Coast.

Globally, it is in

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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: Mulcahy House (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Houston Heights City Hall and Fire Station (about 700 feet away); Grace United Methodist Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Houston Heights Odd Fellows Lodge No. 225 Hall (approx. 0.4 miles away); Dr. B.F. and Ethel Reed Coop House (approx. 0.6 miles away); Heights Church of Christ (approx. 0.6 miles away); David Barker House (approx. 0.6 miles away); Reagan Masonic Lodge No. 1037 A.F. & A.M. (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Houston.

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Photographed by Alex Brogan, February 15, 2025

2. John Milroy House

Photographed by Alex Brogan, February 15, 2025

3. John Milroy House

Photographed by Alex Brogan, February 15, 2025

4. John Milroy House

Credits. This page was last revised on February 24, 2025. It was originally submitted on February 22, 2025, by Alex Brogan of Houston, Texas. This page has been viewed 265 times since then and 69 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on February 22, 2025, by Alex Brogan of Houston, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.