Downtown Houston in Harris County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Pillot House

Photographed By Brian Anderson, April 25, 2023

1. Pillot House Marker

Inscription. Built 1868 by Eugene Pillot, at 1803 McKinney. Occupied for almost a century by his family.

Erected 1967 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 10745.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1868.

Location. 29° 45.641′ N, 95° 22.315′ W. Marker is in Houston, Texas, in Harris County. It is in Downtown Houston. Marker can be reached from Bagby Street north of Lamar Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1000 Bagby Street, Houston TX 77002, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Spirit of the Confederacy (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Sons of the Republic of Texas (about 400 feet away); Ancient Order of Pilgrims (about 400 feet away); Alexander Hodge (about 500 feet away); Nichols-Rice-Cherry House (about 500 feet away); Sam Houston Park (about 500 feet away); Houston City, Republic of Texas (about 600 feet away); World War I Monument (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Houston.

More about this marker. In 2001 the Pillot House was severely damaged by Tropical Storm Allison and the marker put in storage at

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that time. The house has been restored and Houston Heritage Society plans to eventually replace the marker. As of 2023, the marker has been reinstalled.

Also see . . .
1. Then & Now -- Article on History of Restoration. (Submitted on February 15, 2013, by Jim Evans of Houston, Texas.)
2. Pillot was a Partner in the Henke & Pillot Grocery Chain. (Submitted on February 15, 2013, by Jim Evans of Houston, Texas.)

Pillot House image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Jim Evans, January 27, 2013

2. Pillot House

Credits. This page was last revised on June 10, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 15, 2013, by Jim Evans of Houston, Texas. This page has been viewed 669 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on June 10, 2023, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas. 2. submitted on February 15, 2013, by Jim Evans of Houston, Texas. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.