Details for John M. Jones House
Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5167007498
Data
Marker Number | 7498 |
Atlas Number | 5167007498 |
Marker Title | John M. Jones House |
Index Entry | Jones, John M., House |
Address | 1725 Avenue M |
City | Galveston |
County | Galveston |
UTM Zone | 15 |
UTM Easting | 326623 |
UTM Northing | 3242426 |
Subject Codes | banks, bankers, banking topics; houses, residential buildings; Greek Revival (Architectural style) |
Marker Year | 1979 |
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark | Yes |
Marker Location | |
Private Property | No |
Marker Condition | In Situ |
Marker Size | Medallion & Plate |
Marker Text | John Maxwell Jones, a native of Delaware, came to Galveston in 1839 and opened a jewelry store on The Strand. Active in area commerce, he helped organize the First National Bank of Galveston. His wife Henrietta was the daughter of French composer Jacques Offenbach. This Greek revival house served as their home prior to 1867. It was later owned by banker Henry Rosenberg, businessman Joe Levy, and County Judge E. B. Holman. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1979 |