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

Jorgensen House

Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, January 17, 2026

1. Jorgensen House Marker

Inscription. This house stands on land purchased in 1900 by J. K. Jorgensen, a hardware store clerk. Construction began in 1907 when Jorgensen removed the front porch and two front rooms from a relative's house and moved them to this location on wooden rollers pulled by mules. The back two rooms were added soon after. Assembled from late 19th century components, this modest vernacular residence features Victorian influences in its porch details and large windows. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1995

Erected 1995 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 11487.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1900.

Location. 30° 5.689′ N, 93° 44.529′ W. Marker is in Orange, Texas, in Orange County. It is at the intersection of West Pine Avenue and 12th Street, on the right when traveling east on West Pine Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1209 Pine Ave, Orange TX 77630, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Texas’ Golden Triangle.

It is also in the American South,

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on the Gulf Coast,

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: The Howell-Linscomb Home (within shouting distance of this marker); Bland-Bazzano House (within shouting distance of this marker); Orange Southern Pacific Depot (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); West End Park (about 700 feet away); Orange Chamber of Commerce (approx. 0.2 miles away); First Christian Church of Orange (approx. 0.2 miles away); Lutcher Memorial Church Building (approx. ¼ mile away); First National Bank of Orange (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Orange.

Jorgensen House and marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, January 17, 2026

2. Jorgensen House and marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 23, 2026. It was originally submitted on January 21, 2026, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. This page has been viewed 38 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 21, 2026, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.