Details for The Dr. Emmet Headlee House

Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5161009884

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Marker Number 9884
Atlas Number 5161009884
Marker Title The Dr. Emmet Headlee House
Index Entry Headlee, Dr. Emmet, House
Address 420 S. 10th Ave.
City Teague
County Freestone
UTM Zone 14
UTM Easting 758268
UTM Northing 3501910
Subject Codes houses, residential buildings
Marker Year 1965
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark Yes
Marker Location corner of 10th & Pine
Private Property No
Marker Condition In Situ
Marker Size Medallion & Plate
Marker Text Built 1906 in Brewer (now Teague). Builder (b. 1848 - d. 1918) was son of a Methodist preacher who was also a Confederate Army surgeon in Civil War; in turn was father and grandfather of doctors. Came to Texas 1866; became a planter, church leader, Brewer's first postmaster; a civic leader, peace officer, banker, druggist, school trustee, Mason, citizen influencing railroad building. This is Teague's oldest home. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark, 1965

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