Marker Inscription
Honored national statesman from Palestine, Congressman A. W. Gregg (1855 - 1919) lived in this house at height of his career. Gregg, member of a distinguished southern family, graduated from University of Virginia School of Law; practiced in Palestine; was in State Senate, 1886-1888. Serving in U.S. Congress 1903-1919, he was instrumental in securing sea wall to protect Galveston from such devastation as that of 1900 hurricane. Congressman Gregg married (first) Mary Bridges and (second) Mary Brooks. Had four children. House was built 1886-1892. (1970) Incise on base: Marker donated by Col. Perry E. Taylor
About this site
Gregg, Alexander W., Home of Congressman and Mrs. is a historical marker in Palestine, Anderson County, dedicated in 1970. It is one of 115 historical markers documented in Anderson County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 229 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 31.7590, -95.6325 near Palestine. The nearest cataloged historic site is First Methodist Church of Palestine (historical marker), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include The Bowers Mansion, Site of Palestine Service Men's Club, World War II, and Site of McKnight Plaza.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5001008762. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
