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Birchfield - McCown House

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404 S. Beauregard, Alvin, TX, USA

Latitude & Longitude: 29° 25' 17.2992", -95° 15' 1.6992"
 
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    Built by A. J. Birchfield, first editor of Alvin Sun, 1894. Often a storm refuge, house kept over 100 safe in famed 1900 coastal hurricane. Leading townspeople-- Greer, carleton, finger, and McCown families-- have owned this 12-room Victorian structure. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1972

This page last updated: 7/15/2008

Birchfield - McCown House Historical Marker Location Map, Alvin, Texas