Marker Inscription
In 1893, T.L. Hammonds moved a 3-room frame house from the nearby town of Emerald to this site. In 1894, Phillip Perner (1860-1905), a local merchant, purchased and enlarged the structure. Following Perner's death, his wife, Mary Ross Perner (1864-1942), and their 11 children continued to live here. The house was sold in 1944 to Ralph Jones (1905-72), who was later elected a Crockett County Commissioner and County Judge. Mrs. Ralph Jones is current (1975) owner. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark--1975
About this site
Perner House, The is a historical marker in Ozona, Crockett County, dedicated in 1975. It is one of 29 historical markers documented in Crockett County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 36 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 30.7144, -101.1980 near Ozona. The nearest cataloged historic site is Ozona's Water System (historical marker), about 0.2 miles away. Others within a short drive include Crockett County Jail, Ozona Hotel, Old, and Ozona's First Water Well.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5105005398. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
