Details for Atkins House
Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5315008011
Data
Marker Number | 8011 |
Atlas Number | 5315008011 |
Marker Title | Atkins House |
Index Entry | Atkins House |
Address | 407 E. Walker |
City | Jefferson |
County | Marion |
UTM Zone | 15 |
UTM Easting | 373506 |
UTM Northing | 3625484 |
Subject Codes | houses, residential buildings; Greek Revival (Architectural style); pioneers |
Marker Year | 1972 |
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark | Yes |
Marker Location | |
Private Property | No |
Marker Condition | In Situ |
Marker Size | Medallion & Plate |
Marker Text | Late Greek revival style house. Probably built in 1860 by T. O. Alley (1836-1860), son of Daniel N. Alley, co-founder of Jefferson. Over the years other notable owners have been james M. Tucker (d. ;1891), steamboatman and captain in 16th Texas Dismounted Cavalry, Confedereate Army; and W. R. Camp, an attorney. Longest ownership (1892-1923) was by W. T. Atkins (1842-1930), official of Jefferson Iron Co. House was acquired in 1961 by Mrs. Nettie Mae Lemmon. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1972 |