Richmond in Fort Bend County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
McNabb House
Photographed By Brian Anderson, January 27, 2019
1. McNabb House Marker
Inscription.
McNabb House. . Phillip Vogel, a German merchant, built this residence in the 1850s. It reflects the simple Greek revival style popular at the time. A. D. McNabb, owner of a saddlery shop, bought the property in 1887. He married Charlien Gloyd, daughter of temperance crusader Carry Nation, who operated a boarding house in Richmond in the 1880s. The McNabb family owned the house until 1972, when it was moved from its original location at 202 Jackson Street. ,
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1979.
Phillip Vogel, a German merchant, built this residence in the 1850s. It reflects the simple Greek revival style popular at the time. A. D. McNabb, owner of a saddlery shop, bought the property in 1887. He married Charlien Gloyd, daughter of temperance crusader Carry Nation, who operated a boarding house in Richmond in the 1880s. The McNabb family owned the house until 1972, when it was moved from its original location at 202 Jackson Street.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1979
Erected 1979 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 9009.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings.
Location. 29° 35.011′ N, 95° 45.832′ W. Marker is in Richmond, Texas, in Fort Bend County. Marker is at the intersection of North 6th Street and Preston Street, on the right when traveling north on North 6th Street. Marker and house are located within Decker Heritage Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 501 Preston Street, Richmond TX 77469, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2019. It was originally submitted on January 30, 2019, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas. This page has been viewed 371 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on January 30, 2019, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas.
