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John Maxwell Jones, a native of Delaware, came to Galveston in 1839 and opened a jewelry store on The Strand. Active in area commerce, he helped organize the First National Bank of Galveston. His wife Henrietta was the daughter of French composer Jacques Offenbach. This Greek revival house served as their home prior to 1867. It was later owned by banker Henry Rosenberg, businessman Joe Levy, and County Judge E. B. Holman. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1979
Jones, John M., House is a historical marker in Galveston, Galveston County, dedicated in 1979. It is one of 281 historical markers documented in Galveston County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 352 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 29.2988, -94.7851 near Galveston. The nearest cataloged historic site is Franklin-Wandless House (historical marker), about 0.1 miles away. Others within a short drive include Killeen, William J., House, Adriance-Springer House, and Lasker Home for Children.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5167007498. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
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