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

William J. Killeen House

Photographed by Jim Evans, September 9, 2012

1. William J. Killeen House Marker

Inscription. A bookkeeper for the Texas Cooperative Association, William J. Killeen built this residence about 1886. His family continued to live here following his death the same year. In 1899 the house was purchased by Dr. John Thomas Moore (1863-1951). A former educator, he later became a prominent physician, pioneering the medical use of radium in the Houston area. The two-story home has characteristics of the Greek revival and Victorian styles.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1980

Erected 1980 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 7506.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Education • Industry & Commerce • Science & Medicine. A significant historical year for this entry is 1886.

Location. 29° 18.039′ N, 94° 47.178′ W. Marker is in Galveston, Texas, in Galveston County. It is at the intersection of Avenue K and 18th Street, on the right when traveling west on Avenue K. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1808 Ave K, Galveston TX 77550, 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,

and one of the Confederate States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Adriance-Springer House (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Homesite of Adolph Dolson (about 700 feet away); Isabella Offenbach Maas Residence

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(about 700 feet away); The Maas House (about 700 feet away); Sonnentheil Home (about 800 feet away); John M. Jones House (about 800 feet away); Franklin-Wandless House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Trube House (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Galveston.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Clarke-Jockusch Home (was about 800 feet away but has been confirmed missing).

William J. Killeen House image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Jim Evans, September 9, 2012

2. William J. Killeen House

Credits. This page was last revised on December 21, 2019. It was originally submitted on September 12, 2012, by Jim Evans of Houston, Texas. This page has been viewed 791 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 12, 2012, by Jim Evans of Houston, Texas. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.