Edna in Jackson County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
George F. Horton Home
Photographed by Dave W, November 16, 2025
1. George F. Horton Home Marker
Built in 1876 in Old Texana by Confederate Veteran, businessman, Postmaster, George F. Horton. Dismantled and moved to Edna in 1882.
Erected 1966 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 2151.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • War, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1876.
Location. 28° 58.453′ N, 96° 38.699′ W. Marker is in Edna, Texas, in Jackson County. It is on Hanover Street south of West Brackenridge Street, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 404 Hanover St, Edna TX 77957, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is on the American 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: La Bauve-Young-Payne Home (approx. 0.2 miles away); Dr. Bronaugh-Hasdorff Home (approx. Ό mile away); Macaroni Station (approx. Ό mile away); Jackson County (approx. 0.3 miles away); Jackson County Southeast Asia Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.3 miles away); Hernandez v. State of Texas (approx. 0.3 miles away); Jackson County, C.S.A. (approx. 0.3 miles away); Confederates of Jackson County (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Edna.
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Photographed by Dave W, November 16, 2025
2. George F. Horton Home Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on November 18, 2025. It was originally submitted on November 17, 2025, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. This page has been viewed 53 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 17, 2025, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
