Edward R. Sinks House

Built around 1890, this American four-square house with offset entry was the home of Edward “Ed” R. Sinks (1854-1936), son of George Washington Sinks (1812-1892) and Julia Lee Sinks (1817-1904). George and Julia, both friends of Sam Houston, were prominent pioneers. George was first chief clerk of the Republic of Texas Postal System and Julia was an avid amateur historian. She was a charter member, vice president and more of the Texas State Historical Association. They lived here during their elder years with Ed, an attorney and founding director of the first bank in Lee County. Ed was Lee County’s first state district judge from 1893 to 1916 and later became state representative for Lee, Milam and Burleson Counties from 1925 to 1929. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark – 2017

Edward R. Sinks House is a historical marker in Giddings, Lee County, dedicated in 2017. It is one of 47 historical markers documented in Lee County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 110 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 30.1804, -96.9301 near Giddings. The nearest cataloged historic site is First United Methodist Church of Giddings (historical marker), about 0.2 miles away. Others within a short drive include Giddings, J. D., Lodge No. 280, A.F.&A.M., First Presbyterian Church, and Schubert House.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5507018813. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.