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

Fulton Mansion

Photographed by Norman Frank, March 19, 2012

1. Fulton Mansion Marker

Inscription. Built between 1874 and 1877 by George Ware Fulton (1810 – 1893) and his wife, Harriet Smith Fulton (1823 – 1910), this imposing residence was named “Oakhurst”. The three-story French second empire style home is of plank wall construction, with a shell aggregate concrete basement and characteristic Mansard roof. The house featured modern heating, ventilation, and plumbing systems and gas lighting. The Fulton family lived here until 1895.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1964

Erected 1964 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 2083.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1874.

Location. 28° 3.439′ N, 97° 2.064′ W. Marker is in Fulton, Texas, in Aransas County. It can be reached from the intersection of Henderson Street and Fulton Beach Road, on the left when traveling east. Located just inside the grounds from the parking lot. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 317 N Fulton Beach Rd, 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: Home of George W. Fulton (here, next to this marker); An Innovator (within shouting distance of this marker); Oakhurst Innovations

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Harriet's Garden (within shouting distance of this marker); The Old Fulton Home (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); A Cattle Empire (about 300 feet away); Beyond Oakhurst (about 600 feet away); Fulton Seafood Industry (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fulton.

Fulton Mansion image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Norman Frank, March 19, 2012

2. Fulton Mansion

Fulton Mansion Sign seen from Fulton Beach Road image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Norman Frank, March 19, 2012

3. Fulton Mansion Sign seen from Fulton Beach Road

Credits. This page was last revised on August 27, 2020. It was originally submitted on March 19, 2012. This page has been viewed 1,268 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 19, 2012. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.