Shoreacres in Morgan's Point in Harris County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Bay Ridge
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Morgan's Point
Photographed by Jim Evans, January 7, 2012
1. Bay Ridge / Morgan's Point Marker
In 1893 twelve prominent Houston families formed the Bay Ridge Park Association and acquired 40 acres of land on which they constructed a resort community for summer residency. To allow each family beach front property the land was platted into long narrow lots chosen by ballots.
The first houses built were modest one-and two-story frame dwellings with verandas; most featured Eastlake and Queen Anne style detailing. Homes built in the early 20th century were designed by renowned architects and reflected various styles including Mediterranean revival, colonial revival, and prairie school. Among the many grand houses is one patterned after the White House built for Texas Governor Ross Sterling and his wife Maude. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the area is one of Texas' most significant seaside residential developments.
Erected 1997 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 10608.)
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Location. 29° 40.196′ N, 94° 59.727′ W. Marker is in Morgan's Point, Texas, in Harris County. It is in Shoreacres. It is at the intersection of Bayridge Road and South Magnolia Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Bayridge Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 514 Bayridge Rd, La Porte TX 77571, 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, 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: Governor Ross Sterling Mansion (within shouting distance of this marker); Wade and Mamie Irvin House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Gribble-Hofheinz House (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Legend of Emily (Morgan) West (approx. 0.6 miles away); Morgan's Point Cemetery (approx. 0.6 miles away); Col. James Morgan (approx. 0.7 miles away); New Washington (approx. 0.7 miles away); John A. Grimes Memorial Park (approx. 0.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Morgan's Point.
More about this marker. Incise on back: Morgan's Point Historic District & Bay Ridge Park Associations
Photographed by Jim Evans, January 7, 2012
2. Bay Ridge / Morgan's Point Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 8, 2012, by Jim Evans of Houston, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,507 times since then and 51 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 8, 2012, by Jim Evans of Houston, Texas. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
