Marker Inscription
Late Greek revival style house. Probably built in 1860 by T. O. Alley (1836-1860), son of Daniel N. Alley, co-founder of Jefferson. Over the years other notable owners have been james M. Tucker (d. ;1891), steamboatman and captain in 16th Texas Dismounted Cavalry, Confedereate Army; and W. R. Camp, an attorney. Longest ownership (1892-1923) was by W. T. Atkins (1842-1930), official of Jefferson Iron Co. House was acquired in 1961 by Mrs. Nettie Mae Lemmon. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1972
About this site
Atkins House is a historical marker in Jefferson, Marion County, dedicated in 1972. It is one of 94 historical markers documented in Marion County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 132 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 32.7595, -94.3507 near Jefferson. The nearest cataloged historic site is Alley-Carlson House (historic place), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include Rogers Home, Alley, Dan N., and Woods, Perry.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5315008011. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
