Details for Davison Home
Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5507015582
Data
Marker Number | 15582 |
Atlas Number | 5507015582 |
Marker Title | Davison Home |
Index Entry | Davison Home |
Address | 109 Third Ave. |
City | Texas City |
County | Galveston |
UTM Zone | 15 |
UTM Easting | 316052 |
UTM Northing | 3252386 |
Subject Codes | |
Marker Year | 1967 |
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark | Yes |
Marker Location | |
Private Property | No |
Marker Condition | In Situ |
Marker Size | RTHL medallion and plate |
Marker Text | Built by Frank and Florence Haven Davison, 1895-1897. Sturdy Victorian structure, of cypress. Home of first child born in Texas City (formerly named Shoal Point). Survivor of many storms; suffered most in 1947 disaster. Davison, prominent civic leader and pioneer in Texas City, was first in many capacities: city commissioner, postmaster, school trustee, bank director. Opened the first store in Texas City, and had the first telephone. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1967 |