Dale-Rugeley-Sisk Home ca. 1830
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member WalksfarTX
N 28° 41.551 W 095° 57.883
15R E 210315 N 3177519
Medallion and Plate on a slanted cement base along the street in front the house it describes.
Waymark Code: WMVPV6
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 05/15/2017
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member YoSam.
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Describes the history of the two story wooden home that sits nearby.
Marker Number: 1157

Marker Text:
Has withstood many hurricanes. A cultural, social, political center. Home of: A. C. Horton, 1st lieutenant-governor of Texas and governor 7 months; Rev. Caleb Ives, 1st rector of 1st Episcopal Church in Texas; W. L. Sartwell, partner in Ives-Sartwell-Academy; a leading churchwoman, Mrs. S. M. Dale; F. L. Rugeley, son of a Confederate leader; Robt. J. Sisk, pioneer in rice, oil and land development. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1964


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