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Built in 1890 by Will H. and Julia George of materials from early house on land inherited from her father, Maj. J.H. Wood (Texas Cattle Empire Builder) who came from New York to join Texas War for Independence. Remodeled in 1900, house is raised cottage architecture andhas elegantly detailed interior woodwork. Many social and cultural functions were held here at turn of century. Present owner is Mrs. Mary M. Welder, a wood descendant.
George 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 28.4106, -97.7497 near Beeville. The nearest cataloged historic site is First Presbyterian Church of Beeville (historical marker), about 0.2 miles away. Others within a short drive include First Baptist Church of Beeville, Jones, A. C., Home, and First Methodist Church of Beeville.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5025002155. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
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