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

Boettcher House

Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, March 8, 2026

1. Boettcher House Marker

Inscription.
Edward ("Mr. Ed") Boettcher moved to Huntsville in 1928 to begin new logging operations in the nearby pine forests. His Boettcher Mill supplied the lumber for the fine interior woodwork in this house, which was built in 1933-34 for Boettcher and his family. A notable example of its style, the Tudor bungalow features classical elements in its Palladian entry and the broken-pedimented gables. The house remained in the family after Boettcher's death in 1967. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark

Erected 1991 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 8431.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1928.

Location. 30° 42.699′ N, 95° 33.33′ W. Marker is in Huntsville, Texas, in Walker County. It is on Avenue North 1/2 north of 21st Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2020 Ave N 1/2, Huntsville TX 77340, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American South

and on the Gulf Coast.

Globally, it is in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico

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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: Steamboat House (approx. ¼ mile away); Josey Boy Scout Lodge (approx. ¼ mile away); Law Office (Sam Houston) (approx. 0.3 miles away); Margaret Moffette Lea Houston (approx. 0.3 miles away); Joshua's Forge (approx. 0.3 miles away); Woodland, Home of Sam Houston (approx. 0.3 miles away); First Christian Church (approx. 0.3 miles away); Roberts-Farris Log Cabin (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Huntsville.

Boettcher House and marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, March 8, 2026

2. Boettcher House and marker

Credits. This page was last revised on March 9, 2026. It was originally submitted on March 9, 2026, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. This page has been viewed 19 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 9, 2026, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.