Abilene in Taylor County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Magee House
Photographed By Duane Hall, January 3, 2015
1. Magee House Marker
One of the earliest fine houses in Abilene. Built 1903 in Colonial Revival Style by Dr. Jefferson Davis Magee (1861-1935) and wife, Anna (Wilbanks). A native of Pike County, Miss., educated in east Texas and at the Louisville (Ky.) Medical College, Dr. Magee moved to Abilene (1902), had drugstore and extensive practice. His home was noted for its hospitality.
Built on an entire city block, structure was of oak lumber with lofty Ionic columns of cypress.
Restored 1962-70 and preserved by Mr. and Mrs. John L. Thompson.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1971
Erected 1971 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 3292.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1903.
Location. 32° 27.182′ N, 99° 44.691′ W. Marker is in Abilene, Texas, in Taylor County. Marker is at the intersection of N. 3rd Street and Clinton Street, on the right when traveling west on N. 3rd Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1910 N 3rd St, Abilene TX 79603, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Childers Classical Institute (approx. ¼ mile away); Site of Guitar Mansion (approx. 0.4 miles away); Old Weather Bureau Building
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Regarding Magee House. The house is also known as Rosetyme. A substantial portion of the house was damaged by a fire in February 2008. Shortly thereafter the house was acquired by the Abilene Preservation League (APL) who began work to stabilize the structure, repair damage to the house, and rehabilitate it for occupancy. The APL has sold the house, and the new owners plan to occupy and reside in the home in 2015.
Photographed By Duane Hall, January 3, 2015
2. Magee House Marker
Photographed By Duane Hall, January 3, 2015
3. Magee House
Photographed By Duane Hall, January 3, 2015
4. View to Northwest from Intersection
of N. 3rd St and Clinton St
of N. 3rd St and Clinton St
Photographed By Duane Hall, January 3, 2015
5. View to East Along N. 3rd Street
Photographed By Duane Hall, January 3, 2015
6. Magee House
Credits. This page was last revised on November 29, 2020. It was originally submitted on January 8, 2015, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. This page has been viewed 585 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on January 8, 2015, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas.
