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

M. Kangerga House

Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, December 1, 2025

1. M. Kangerga House Marker

Inscription. Built 1901 by Michael Kangerga (1873-1962), a native of Croatia, Austria-Hungary, who settled in Henderson in 1887 and with his brother Rade Kangerga founded M. Kangerga & Bro., a mercantile and financial institution, 1895. In 1896 he married Lillian (1875-1951), daughter of Joseph S. and Ronda Tatum Gladney. He was a volunteer U.S. weather observer for 50 years (winning the John Campanius Holm Award) before he died in Henderson at age 89.

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House is an excellent example of turn-of-the-century design, virtually unaltered. George F. Barber & Co., Knoxville, Tennessee, architects. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1969

Erected 1969 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 11006.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1901.

Location. 32° 9.488′ N, 94° 47.811′ W. Marker is in Henderson, Texas, in Rusk County. It is at the intersection of North High Street and Webster Drive, on the right when traveling south on North High Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 501 N High St, Henderson

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TX 75652, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American South,

specifically in the Deep 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: Cotton Gin (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Beall - Ross Home (about 300 feet away); East Texas Musical Convention (about 300 feet away); The Henderson Depot (about 500 feet away); Mattie Trammell Schoolhouse (about 500 feet away); T.J. Walling Log Cabin (about 600 feet away); The Train at Lake Forest Park (about 600 feet away); Rusk County Agriculture (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Henderson.

Regarding M. Kangerga House. Mile (later Michael) Kangerga was born in Otocac, Croatia

M. Kangerga House and marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, December 1, 2025

2. M. Kangerga House and marker

Credits. This page was last revised on December 3, 2025. It was originally submitted on December 3, 2025, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. This page has been viewed 103 times since then and 67 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 3, 2025, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.