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Atkins House

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407 E. Walker, Jefferson, TX, USA

Latitude & Longitude: 32° 45' 35.87815000008", -94° 21' 1.43588999988"
 
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     Late Greek revival style house. Probably built in 1860 by T. O. Alley (1836-1860), son of Daniel N. Alley, co-founder of Jefferson. Over the years other notable owners have been james M. Tucker (d. ;1891), steamboatman and captain in 16th Texas Dismounted Cavalry, Confedereate Army; and W. R. Camp, an attorney. Longest ownership (1892-1923) was by W. T. Atkins (1842-1930), official of Jefferson Iron Co. House was acquired in 1961 by Mrs. Nettie Mae Lemmon. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1972

This page last updated: 7/15/2008

Atkins House Historical Marker Location Map, Jefferson, Texas