George W. Crook Home
N 31° 19.102 W 095° 27.250
15R E 266459 N 3467485
Second of two state historic markers at the Monroe-Crook House, now a museum near downtown Crockett, Texas
Waymark Code: WMXFC3
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 01/06/2018
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The Monroe-Crook House is located at 707 E. Houston Avenue, a block east of downtown Crockett.
The waymarked historical marker is the medallion and plate marker on the porch of this historic home.
Marker Number: 11091
Marker Text: House built by A. T. Munroe, nephew of U.S. president who issued the Monroe Doctrine.
Structure is hand-hewn Louisiana heart oak over brick inner walls.
Noted as a center of social activities. Since 1911 in the family of prominent attorney George W. Crook.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1965
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