Historical MarkerArmistead Albert Aldrich
Crockett · Houston County · Dedicated 1972 · THC Atlas #5225007014
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Marker Inscription
Author - " History of Houston County, Texas" Armistead Albert Aldrich (April 10, 1858 -- Aug. 22, 1945) Born in Crockett, son of Oliver Cromwell and Eliza (Masters) Aldrich. Educated at University of Virginia, he was admitted to the bar in 1883. Elected City Alderman, 1890; County Judge, 1892; State Representative, 1900. Served as Presidential Elector, 1936. He was on the Board of Trustees of Austin College for 30 years. Married Miss Willie Arledge; They brought up six children. He was active in historical preservation until his death. Recorded - 1972
About this site
Armistead Albert Aldrich is a historical marker in Crockett, Houston County, dedicated in 1972. It is one of 185 historical markers documented in Houston County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 361 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 31.3218, -95.4605 near Crockett. The nearest cataloged historic site is Isaac Adair Daniel (historical marker), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include Samuel Fisher Tenney, Glenwood Cemetery (North Sector), and Augustus "Gus" LeGory.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5225007014. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
