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

Baylor-Norvell House

Photographed by Norman Frank, March 16, 2012

1. Baylor-Norvell House Marker

Inscription. Located on the waterfront in a community that has survived many hurricanes, this house was built about 1868 by Dr. John W. Baylor. In addition to his medical practice Dr. Baylor owned a local meat packing business, ranched, and worked to bring a railroad to the county. School-teachers Elisha (1857-1933) and Irene (1865-1944) Norvell moved to Rockport from Goliad in 1888 and rented the house before buying it in 1890. Elisha also worked as an agent for the San Antonio and Aransas Pass Railroad and was a realtor. Irene, a musician, sold the house in 1935.

Erected 1991 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 343.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1868.

Location. 28° 1.127′ N, 97° 3.09′ W. Marker is in Rockport, Texas, in Aransas County. It is on South Water Street south of East Market Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 617 S Water St, Rockport TX 78382, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is on the American 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,

and one of the Confederate States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Shipyards in Rockport (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Kline's Cafe (about 800 feet away); Sorenson-Stair Building (approx. 0.2 miles away); Rockport’s Grand Hotels

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(approx. 0.2 miles away); Site of Aransas Hotel (approx. 0.2 miles away); Mathis House (approx. ¼ mile away); The Old Beach Road (approx. ¼ mile away); Rockport’s Wharves and Pavilions (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Rockport.

Photographed by Norman Frank, March 16, 2012

2. Baylor-Norvell House Marker

Baylor-Norvell House image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Norman Frank, March 16, 2012

3. Baylor-Norvell House

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on March 16, 2012. This page has been viewed 1,556 times since then and 58 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 16, 2012. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.