Built about 1895 by Warren Allegre, who ran a drugstore nearby. Born in 1849, he came to this town in 1869. Here he gave music lessons and dispensed legal advice. Was later justice of the peace and mayor. This typical Victorian house has foundations and fireplaces of handmade brick. Stair rail and some woodwork are handcarved; 2 rooms are octagonal. Present owners, Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Beaver, restored home, 1968. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1969
Allegre, Judge
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Allegre, Judge is a historical marker in Wortham, Freestone County, dedicated in 1969. It is one of 57 historical markers documented in Freestone County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 145 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 31.7900, -96.4612 near Wortham. The nearest cataloged historic site is Wortham (historical marker), about 0.2 miles away. Others within a short drive include Wortham Oil Boom, Bounds, Rev. G. W., and United Methodist Church of Wortham.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5161009853. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
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