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Built by John Cook, who was born 1846 in Texas-bound wagon train; at 17 was in Civil War; in 1866 married Frances Miller. Lived in rock house, near this site. With son, R.J., contributed much to area cattle industry, with fine registered Herefords. House, erected 1897 of select long-leaf pine, placed to catch Gulf breezes. Each room opens on a porch. Has 4 fireplaces, with mantels of mahogany, maple, oak. Architecture is Victorian. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1966
Cook Home is a historical marker in Beeville, Bee County, dedicated in 1966. It is one of 37 historical markers documented in Bee County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 91 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 28.3094, -97.7325 near Beeville. The nearest cataloged historic site is Arroyo Seco Ranch (cemetery), about 1.9 miles away. Others within a short drive include Central District, Seger Ranch, and Felicidad Ranch.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5025001050. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
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