Details for H. C. Jacobs House
Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5417002313
Data
| Marker Number | 2313 |
| Atlas Number | 5417002313 |
| Marker Title | H. C. Jacobs House |
| Index Entry | Jacobs, H. C. House |
| Address | Jacobs Street |
| City | Albany |
| County | Shackelford |
| UTM Zone | 14 |
| UTM Easting | 472008 |
| UTM Northing | 3620881 |
| Subject Codes | houses, residential buildings; local law enforcement officer; sheriffs |
| Marker Year | 1974 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark | Yes |
| Marker Location | Jacobs Street, Albany |
| Private Property | No |
| Marker Condition | In Situ |
| Marker Size | 18" x 28" |
| Marker Text | First permanent home in Albany. Built 1875 of stone from nearby deposits by Henry Carter Jacobs (1842-94), an organizer and the first sheriff of Shackelford County. A Kentuckian, Civil War veteran, and surveyor, Jacobs platted town of Albany, donated courthouse and Presbyterian church sites, led in move for a railroad here. He was a merchant, land developer and agent, published "Albany Sun", bred fine horses, and played in cornet band. He married Mary Josephine Whately; they had five children. He and his wife helped organize Presbyterian church. Their pioneer home was restored in 1973. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark, 1974. |