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1001 W. Cook, Beeville, TX, USA

Latitude & Longitude: 28° 23' 55.2732", -97° 43' 57.0972"
 
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    Built by John Cook, who was born 1846 in Texas-bound wagon train; at 17 was in Civil War; in 1866 married Frances Miller. Lived in rock house, near this site. With son, R.J., contributed much to area cattle industry, with fine registered Herefords. House, erected 1897 of select long-leaf pine, placed to catch Gulf breezes. Each room opens on a porch. Has 4 fireplaces, with mantels of mahogany, maple, oak. Architecture is Victorian. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark, 1966

This page last updated: 7/15/2008

Cook Home Historical Marker Location Map, Beeville, Texas

 
   
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