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

Rye-Caperton House

Photographed By Duane Hall, March 23, 2016

1. Rye-Caperton House Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Built in 1874, and used as an office building, this structure was moved here in 1879 from Fort Griffin. Owner Edgar Rye was a newspaper publisher, cartoonist, and held numerous elective offices. Rye sold the building in 1896 to Anna F. Caperton, who modified its appearance in 1902-06, and used it as a home. Sold again in 1906, it was converted to apartments in the 1940s, and was restored as a single-family dwelling in the 1990s.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1996

Erected 1996 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 4397.)

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

Location. 32° 43.37′ N, 99° 17.73′ W. Marker is in Albany, Texas, in Shackelford County. Marker is on S. Walnut Street south of S. 2nd Street (Texas Highway 6), on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 225 S Walnut St, Albany TX 76430, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. First Christian Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Shackelford County's First Permanent Jail

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(about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Dr. Jack Shackelford (about 300 feet away); Shackelford County Courthouse (about 400 feet away); Shackelford County War Memorial (about 400 feet away); Lt. General Robert Boyd Williams (about 400 feet away); Lt. Colonel William Edwin Dyess (about 400 feet away); Rear Admiral Emory Arden Grantham (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Albany.

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Photographed By Duane Hall, March 23, 2016

2. Rye-Caperton 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 351 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 20, 2016, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas.