Georgetown in Williamson County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
W.Y. Penn Home
Photographed By QuesterMark, June 29, 2014
1. W.Y. Penn Home Texas Historical Marker
This house was erected in 1895 for William Y. Penn (1860-1951), a local merchant who also served as city alderman and mayor. Like several other Victorian homes here, it was built by C.S. Belford Lumber Co. In 1907 the structure became the residence of the presiding elder of the Georgetown District of the Methodist Church. It was sold in 1945 to druggist M.C. Hodges (1889-1965) and in 1966 to Dr. Van C. Tipton. In 1973 it was purchased by Mr. and Mrs. Robert V. Allen.
Erected 1975 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 9318.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1895.
Location. 30° 37.935′ N, 97° 40.443′ W. Marker is in Georgetown, Texas, in Williamson County. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1304 Elm St, Georgetown TX 78626, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. J. A. McDougle Home (here, next to this marker); Harrell-Stone House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); C.C. and Mattie Hughes Cody House (about 400 feet away); George Irvine House (about 400 feet away); Negro Fine Arts School (about 400 feet away); First United Methodist Church of Georgetown
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More about this marker. The marker was removed while the house was undergoing restoration in 2010. As of 2014 the marker is back in place.
Also see . . . W.Y. Penn Home. Williamson County Texas History website entry (Submitted on October 14, 2023, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed By Keith Peterson, March 20, 2010
2. W.Y. Penn Home
Photographed By QuesterMark, June 29, 2014
3. W.Y. Penn Home
Photographed By QuesterMark, June 29, 2014
4. W.Y. Penn Home and Marker
The marker is to the right of the front door of the residence.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 14, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 19, 2010, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. This page has been viewed 774 times since then and 16 times this year. Last updated on August 26, 2015, by QuesterMark of Fort Worth, Texas. Photos: 1. submitted on August 26, 2015, by QuesterMark of Fort Worth, Texas. 2. submitted on March 19, 2010, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. 3, 4. submitted on August 26, 2015, by QuesterMark of Fort Worth, Texas. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
