Marker Number |
9530 |
Atlas Number |
5039009530 |
Marker Title |
Birchfield - McCown House |
Index Entry |
Birchfield - McCown House |
Address |
404 S. Beauregard |
City |
Alvin |
County |
Brazoria |
UTM Zone |
15 |
UTM Easting |
281671 |
UTM Northing |
3256789 |
Subject Codes |
houses, residential buildings |
Marker Year |
1972 |
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark |
Yes |
Marker Location |
SE corner of Lang and Beauregard St. |
Private Property |
No |
Marker Condition |
In Situ |
Marker Size |
Medallion & Plate |
Marker Text |
Built by A. J. Birchfield, first editor of Alvin "Sun", 1894. Often a storm refuge, house kept over 100 safe in famed 1900 coastal hurricane. Leading townspeople -- Greer, Carleton, Finger, and McCown families -- have owned this 12-room Victorian structure. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1972 |