| Marker Number |
4402 |
| Atlas Number |
5323004402 |
| Marker Title |
S. P. Simpson, Jr., House |
| Index Entry |
Simpson, Jr. S. P. House |
| Address |
597 N. Ceylon St. |
| City |
Eagle Pass |
| County |
Maverick |
| UTM Zone |
14 |
| UTM Easting |
353462 |
| UTM Northing |
3177147 |
| Subject Codes |
banks, bankers, banking topics; houses, residential buildings |
| Marker Year |
1972 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark |
Yes |
| Marker Location |
597 Ceylon Street (door reads 597 at bottom, but 419 at top) |
| Private Property |
No |
| Marker Condition |
In Situ |
| Marker Size |
12" x 12" Plate & Medallion |
| Marker Text |
Built by Samuel Pruit Simpson, Jr. (1871-1924), pioneer banker and civic leader who came to Eagle Pass from Lexington, KY., in 1883. Beginning 1889, he was associated with city's first bank, founded by his father. On December 8, 1897, he married Elisa Dolch (1876-1965) in Episcopal Church of the Redeemer, where he was later a vestryman. Designed by San Antonian Henry Phelps, constructed 1908-09 by Green Vann, this was one of first fine homes on Ceylon Street. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1972 |
