Galveston in Galveston County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
The Maas House
Photographed by Jim Evans, August 17, 2019
1. The Maas House Marker
A fine cypress structure with ornate woodwork, this house was built in 1886 by Maxwell (1845-1906) and Sarah Davis Maas for their family of nine children. A Galveston-born nephew of the musical composer Offenbach, Maas was a merchant and then county tax collector in 1904-06, selling the house in 1911 and scattering widely, the heirs are still represented in local civic leadership. In 1972 the house was restored by Mrs. Pat Berntsen.
Erected 1976 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 7521.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Landmarks • Notable Buildings.
Location. 29° 18.152′ N, 94° 47.212′ W. Marker is in Galveston, Texas, in Galveston County. It is at the intersection of Sealy Avenue and 18th Street, on the left when traveling east on Sealy Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1802 Sealy Avenue, Galveston TX 77550, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Houston Metropolitan Area. It is also 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, and one of the Confederate States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Homesite of Adolph Dolson (within shouting distance of this marker); Isabella Offenbach Maas Residence (within shouting distance of this marker); Sonnentheil Home
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Another marker is no longer nearby. Clarke-Jockusch Home (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing).
Regarding The Maas House. This home is a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark
Photographed by Jim Evans, August 17, 2019
2. The Maas House
Photographed by Jim Evans, August 17, 2019
3. The Maas House Yard Marker
About 4' wide, between sidewalk and curb
Credits. This page was last revised on December 28, 2025. It was originally submitted on August 18, 2019, by Jim Evans of Houston, Texas. This page has been viewed 474 times since then and 34 times this year. Last updated on December 26, 2025, by Joe Lotz of Flower Mound, Texas. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 18, 2019, by Jim Evans of Houston, Texas. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
