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

Cecil and Frances Brown House

Photographed By Jim Evans, March 1, 2012

1. Cecil and Frances Brown House Marker

Inscription. Designed by Houston architect Henry A. Stubee and built in 1938, this was the home of local civic, church, and business leader Cecil Brown and his wife Frances. Both were from pioneer Quaker families. Mr. Brown was prominent in the Gulf Coast fig industry (1920s-1950s) and is credited with much of Friendswood's development. For many years after its construction, this French eclectic style house was the first and only brick residence in the Friendswood area.
Recorded Texas State Historic Landmark - 1997

Erected 1997 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 259.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Quakerism series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1938.

Location. 29° 31.782′ N, 95° 12.108′ W. Marker is in Friendswood, Texas, in Galveston County. Marker can be reached from South Friendswood Drive (State Highway FM 518) south of Magnolia, on the right when traveling south. Located in front of the The Law Firm of Alton C. Todd, current occupants of the building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 312 S Friendswood Dr, Friendswood TX 77546, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker.

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Fig Preserving Plant (within shouting distance of this marker); First Business (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Friendswood Postal Service (about 600 feet away); Quaker Academy (about 800 feet away); Oldest Structure Remaining (approx. 0.2 miles away); Friendswood (approx. 0.2 miles away); Friends Church Cemetery (approx. ¼ mile away); First Home and First Family (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Friendswood.

Also see . . . The Brown House. The Law Firm of Alton C. Todd (Submitted on March 2, 2012, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.)

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Photographed By Jim Evans, October 6, 2016

2. Cecil and Frances Brown House

Photographed By Jim Evans, March 6, 2021

3. Cecil and Frances Brown House

Photographed By Jim Evans, October 6, 2016

4. Fountain

Credits. This page was last revised on March 6, 2021. It was originally submitted on March 2, 2012, by Jim Evans of Houston, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,932 times since then and 104 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on March 2, 2012, by Jim Evans of Houston, Texas. 2. submitted on October 7, 2016, by Jim Evans of Houston, Texas. 3. submitted on March 6, 2021, by Jim Evans of Houston, Texas. 4. submitted on October 6, 2016, by Jim Evans of Houston, Texas. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.