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

A. Wilkins Miller Cottage

By Jim Evans,

1. A. Wilkins Miller Cottage Marker

Inscription. A. Wilkins Miller had this residence built by Galveston contractor R.B. Garnett in 1895. As president of Miller & Vidor Lumber Co., one of the largest in the state, Miller was responsible for the growth of the timber industry in much of southeast Texas and for the development of area rail lines. This Victorian cottage, where Miller and his wife resided until 1912, features decorative sawn brackets, stained glass, and bay windows.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1983

Erected 1983 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 7531.)

Location. 29° 18.266′ N, 94° 47.18′ W. Marker is in Galveston, Texas, in Galveston County. Marker is on Winnie Street west of 17th Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1707 Winnie St, Galveston TX 77550, United States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Fredrick William Beissner House (within shouting distance of this marker); The Wilbur Cherry House (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Clarke-Jockusch Home (was about 600 feet away but has been reported missing. ); Site of Galveston Seminary

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By Jim Evans

2. A. Wilkins Miller Cottage

(about 700 feet away); Maud Moller House (about 700 feet away); Trube House (about 700 feet away); First Presbyterian Church (about 700 feet away); The Cottage (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Galveston.

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Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. This page originally submitted on January 1, 2012, by Jim Evans of Houston, Texas. This page has been viewed 401 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 1, 2012, by Jim Evans of Houston, Texas. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.