Historical Markers in Texas

House Built by A. T. Monroe

History·Houston County·Texas

House built by A. T. Munroe, nephew of U.S. president who issued the Monroe Doctrine. Structure is hand-hewn Louisiana heart oak over brick inner walls. Noted as a center of social activities. Since 1911 in the family of prominent attorney George W. Crook. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1965

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31.3183, -95.4542

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