Historical MarkerGalloway House
Burnet · Burnet County · Dedicated 1981 · THC Atlas #5053009715
The roadside stories worth pulling over for.
Marker Inscription
The original part of this house was built in 1856. The adobe and rock residence, owned by Maj. Hugh H. Calvert, also served as an inn. Local landowner Enoch Brooks bought the home in 1885 and made major additions to the structure. Significant changes were also made by W. C. Galloway (1856-1936), who became the owner in 1899. A prominent businessman and an organizer of the First State Bank of Burnet, he served as county tax collector and mayor of the city. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1981
About this site
Galloway House is a historical marker in Burnet, Burnet County, dedicated in 1981. It is one of 61 historical markers documented in Burnet County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 125 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 30.7785, -98.2432 near Burnet. The nearest cataloged historic site is Burnet Bulletin (historical marker), about 1.1 miles away. Others within a short drive include Fort Croghan, Fort Croghan Buildings, and Vandeveer, Logan.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5053009715. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
