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

Bracht House

Photographed by Norman Frank, March 20, 2012

1. Bracht House Marker

Inscription. Adolph L. Bracht (1872-1961) was born in Rockport and worked at lumber and grocery stores before establishing his own wholesale and retail grocery in 1899. He was a charter member of the Intracoastal Canal Association and active in the Chamber of Commerce and Sacred Heart Catholic Church. For many years he shipped vegetables raised by growers in this area and the Rio Grande Valley. He ran his grocery business until his retirement in 1947. Adolph and his wife Gertrude (Prophet) had nine children. Their Prairie-style two-story house (built c. 1898-1902) features lap siding, a low-pitched hip roof with dormers, wraparound porch with Doric columns and cast stone footings, and an asymmetrical façade with bay window.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark – 2010
Marker is property of the State of Texas

Erected 2010 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 16457.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1899.

Location. 28° 1.615′ N, 97° 3.095′ W. Marker is in Rockport, Texas, in Aransas County. It is on North Magnolia Street south of East Liberty Street (Route 35), on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 409 N Magnolia St, Rockport TX 78382, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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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: St. Peter’s Episcopal Church (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); First Presbyterian Church of Rockport (about 500 feet away); Letter from the Alamo (about 500 feet away); Aransas County (about 500 feet away); Fulton-Bruhl House (about 500 feet away); The Old Courthouse (about 600 feet away); Woman’s Club of Aransas County Building (about 600 feet away); Hoopes-Smith House (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Rockport.

Bracht House image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Norman Frank, March 20, 2012

2. Bracht House

Actual Address of the Bracht House in Rockport image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Norman Frank, March 20, 2012

3. Actual Address of the Bracht House in Rockport

Credits. This page was last revised on February 19, 2017. It was originally submitted on March 20, 2012. This page has been viewed 1,846 times since then and 44 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 20, 2012. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.