House of Matilda Brooks
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QuesterMark
N 32° 45.347 W 094° 20.789
15S E 373866 N 3625015
This medallion and plate marker is actually in the basement of the Jefferson History Museum (aka the Old Federal Court and Post Office Building).
Waymark Code: WMVV34
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 05/27/2017
Views: 2
The label on the marker explains why it's in the museum:
Historical Marker
which was on the Brooks House
when it was destroyed by fire.
Marker given by
Mrs. Lon Neilon
1971
Marker Number: -none-
Marker Text:
From here, 1877, a guest went to a fatal picnic - a story told in pageant, "The Diamond Bessie Murder Trial".
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1964
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