Hugo and Georgia Gibson House

In 1929, Dr. Hugo Emanuel Gibson (1894-1963) and Georgia Moe (1893-1973) joined the staff of Texas Lutheran College, which relocated to Seguin from Brenham. Hugo, who received degrees from Augustana College (Illinois), the University of Texas at Austin and Augustana Theological Seminary, came to Texas Lutheran College following a merger with Trinity College in Round Rock. Georgia Moe arrived from Coolumbia University in New York City, where she earned a master's degree. In the summer of 1932, Hugo Gibson and Georgia Mode married; they raised two children. The Gibsons were instrumental in helping Texas Lutheran College receive accreditation. Dr. Hugo Gibson served as head of the foreign languages department, specializing in Greek. He also founded and directed the school's noted a capella choir. Professor Georgia Gibson was the college's Dean of Women and professor of mathematics, and she was particularly involved with extracurricular activities for the students. In 1934, the family moved into this newly built house on Erkel Avenue. Builder Edward Strickler designed the two-story frame house on a pier and beam foundation. The side-gabled house has a second story balcony porch, two main first floor entries and two kitchen entries. Decorative detailing includes latticework, French doors, window shutters, and oak and longleaf pine floors. The Gibson family lived in the house until 1963. Although the esteemed professors have passed away, today their legacy continues to impact others, particularly througha scholarship fund established by former students in their memory. Record Texas Historic Landmark – 2007

Hugo and Georgia Gibson House is a historical marker in Seguin, Guadalupe County, dedicated in 2007. It is one of 75 historical markers documented in Guadalupe County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 249 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 29.5669, -97.9732 near Seguin. The nearest cataloged historic site is Sebastopol (historical marker), about 0.2 miles away. Others within a short drive include Moore House, Johnson, Joseph F., House, and Second Baptist Church of Seguin.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5507014010. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.