Albany in Shackelford County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
The H.C. Jacobs House
Photographed by Duane Hall, March 23, 2016
1. The H.C. Jacobs House Marker
Inscription.
The H.C. Jacobs House. . First permanent home in Albany. Built 1875 of stone from nearby deposits by Henry Carter Jacobs (1842-94), an organizer and the first sheriff of Shackelford County. A Kentuckian, Civil War veteran, and surveyor, Jacobs platted town of Albany, donated courthouse and Presbyterian church sites, led in move for a railroad here. He was a merchant, land developer and agent, published “Albany Sun”, bred fine horses, and played in cornet band. He married Mary Josephine Whatley; they have five children. He and his wife helped organize Presbyterian church. Their pioneer home was restored in 1973. ,
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1974.
First permanent home in Albany. Built 1875 of stone from nearby deposits by Henry Carter Jacobs (1842-94), an organizer and the first sheriff of Shackelford County. A Kentuckian, Civil War veteran, and surveyor, Jacobs platted town of Albany, donated courthouse and Presbyterian church sites, led in move for a railroad here. He was a merchant, land developer and agent, published “Albany Sun”, bred fine horses, and played in cornet band. He married Mary Josephine Whatley; they have five children. He and his wife helped organize Presbyterian church. Their pioneer home was restored in 1973.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1974
Erected 1974 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 2313.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1842.
Location. 32° 43.537′ N, 99° 17.942′ W. Marker is in Albany, Texas, in Shackelford County. It is on S. Jacobs Street north of S. 1st Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 24 S Jacobs St, Albany TX 76430, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Big Country. 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 Comancherνa, 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: Ledbetter Salt Works CSA (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Ledbetter Picket House
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on April 20, 2016, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. This page has been viewed 579 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on April 20, 2016, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas.
