Historical MarkerBaylor-Norvell House
Rockport · Aransas County · Dedicated 1991 · THC Atlas #5007000343
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Marker Inscription
Located on the waterfront in a community that has survived many hurricanes, this house was built about 1868 by Dr. John W. Baylor. In addition to his medical practice Dr. Baylor owned a local meat packing business, ranched, and worked to bring a railroad to the county. Schoolteachers Elisha (1857-1933) and Irene (1865-1944) Norvell moved to Rockport from Goliad in 1888 and rented the house before buying it in 1890. Elisha also worked as an agent for the San Antonio and Aransas Pass Railroad and was a realtor. Irene, a musician, sold the house in 1935. (1991)
About this site
Baylor-Norvell House is a historical marker in Rockport, Aransas County, dedicated in 1991. It is one of 49 historical markers documented in Aransas County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 55 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 28.0188, -97.0515 near Rockport. The nearest cataloged historic site is Sorenson-Stair Building (historical marker), about 0.2 miles away. Others within a short drive include Mathis House, Rockport Pilot, and Moore House.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5007000343. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
