Details for Old Judge Allegre House
Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5161009853
Data
| Marker Number | 9853 |
| Atlas Number | 5161009853 |
| Marker Title | Old Judge Allegre House |
| Index Entry | Allegre, Judge |
| Address | 109 N. First St. |
| City | Wortham |
| County | Freestone |
| UTM Zone | 14 |
| UTM Easting | 740387 |
| UTM Northing | 3519780 |
| Subject Codes | houses, residential buildings; judges |
| Marker Year | 1969 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark | Yes |
| Marker Location | corner of N. 1st and Concho St. |
| Private Property | No |
| Marker Condition | In Situ |
| Marker Size | Medallion & Plate |
| Marker Text | Built about 1895 by Warren Allegre, who ran a drugstore nearby. Born in 1849, he came to this town in 1869. Here he gave music lessons and dispensed legal advice. Was later justice of the peace and mayor. This typical Victorian house has foundations and fireplaces of handmade brick. Stair rail and some woodwork are handcarved; 2 rooms are octagonal. Present owners, Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Beaver, restored home, 1968. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1969 |