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

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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. Marker 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.

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

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of this marker. Adriance-Springer House (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Isabella Offenbach Maas Residence (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); Lasker Home for Children (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Galveston.

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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 521 times since then and 23 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.