Details for Monroe-Crook House
Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5225011211
Data
Marker Number | 11211 |
Atlas Number | 5225011211 |
Marker Title | Monroe-Crook House |
Index Entry | Monroe-Crook House |
Address | 707 E. Houston |
City | Crockett |
County | Houston |
UTM Zone | 15 |
UTM Easting | 266463 |
UTM Northing | 3467488 |
Subject Codes | |
Marker Year | 1969 |
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark | Yes |
Marker Location | 707 E. Houston. 1965 marker for A. T. Monroe House on same site. |
Private Property | No |
Marker Condition | In Situ |
Marker Size | 20" x 20" |
Marker Text | Built 1854 by A.T. Monroe, prominent merchant and grandnephew of U.S. President James Monroe. Style is Greek Revival. Bricks between the inner and outer walls provide insulation and strength. Attorney George W. Crook bought the house in 1911. It is now owned and preserved by his daughter. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1969 |