Historical MarkerAhrenbeck-Urban Home
Hempstead · Waller County · Dedicated 1980 · THC Atlas #5473009373
The roadside stories worth pulling over for.
Marker Inscription
This two-story galleried Greek Revival residence was built about 1872 by German native William Ahrenbeck (1828-1888). A prominent area civic leader and builder, he also served as postmaster and mayor of Hempstead. His daughter Ella Justine Ahrenbeck (1866-1949) lived here following his death. In 1917 she sold the property to businessman R. R. Urban (1873-1930). Additions to the home, which remained in his family until 1965, were built during his ownership. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1980
About this site
Ahrenbeck-Urban Home is a historical marker in Hempstead, Waller County, dedicated in 1980. It is one of 52 historical markers documented in Waller County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 135 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 30.0936, -96.0825 near Hempstead. The nearest cataloged historic site is Hempstead High School (historical marker), about 0.1 miles away. Others within a short drive include Waller County Post Offices, Hempstead, C.S.A., and Waller County.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5473009373. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
