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Baylor-Norvell House

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617 S. Water Street, Rockport, TX, USA

Latitude & Longitude: 28° 1' 9.6996", -97° 3' 6.7968"
 
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    Located on the waterfront in a community that has survived many hurricanes, this house was built about 1868 by Dr. John W. Baylor. In addition to his medical practice Dr. Baylor owned a local meat packing business, ranched, and worked to bring a railroad to the county. Schoolteachers Elisha (1857-1933) and Irene (1865-1944) Norvell moved to Rockport from Goliad in 1888 and rented the house before buying it in 1890. Elisha also worked as an agent for the San Antonio and Aransas Pass Railroad and was a realtor. Irene, a musician, sold the house in 1935. (1991)

This page last updated: 7/15/2008

Baylor-Norvell House Historical Marker Location Map, Rockport, Texas