707 E. Houston. 1965 marker for A. T. Monroe House on same site.
Private Property
No
Marker Condition
In Situ
Marker Size
20" x 20"
Marker Text
Built 1854 by A.T. Monroe, prominent merchant and grandnephew of U.S. President James Monroe. Style is Greek Revival. Bricks between the inner and outer walls provide insulation and strength. Attorney George W. Crook bought the house in 1911. It is now owned and preserved by his daughter. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1969