Taylor in Williamson County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Doak Home
Photographed By Keith Peterson, June 28, 2007
1. Doak Home Marker
Built in 1860s. Ranch style forerunner. Since 1878 in the family of A. V. Doak, Taylor’s first doctor, organizer of mule-drawn streetcar line, civic leader. Son, Dr. Edmond Doak, b. 1878, has spent lifetime in this house. Grandson is Dr. E. K. Doak of Houston. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark – 1965
Erected 1965 by the Texas Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 9047.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Architecture • Railroads & Streetcars • Science & Medicine. A significant historical year for this entry is 1878.
Location. 30° 34.378′ N, 97° 25.001′ W. Marker is in Taylor, Texas, in Williamson County. Marker is on West 7th Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 600 W 7th St, Taylor TX 76574, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Tucker-Smith House (within shouting distance of this marker); St. James Church (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Wedemeyer Hospital Site (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Taylor Public Schools (approx. ¼ mile away); The Tenth Street United Methodist Church (approx. ¼ mile away); First Christian Church of Taylor (approx.
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Also see . . . Doak Home. Williamson County Texas History website entry (Submitted on September 11, 2023, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed By Keith Peterson, June 28, 2007
2. Doak Home
Credits. This page was last revised on September 11, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 13, 2007, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,705 times since then and 43 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 13, 2007, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.
