Marker Inscription
Built about 1862 by civic leader, Q. Bateman. Bought by A. H. Rowell 1884. Still has gaslight fixtures, other relics. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1966
Historical Marker
Rowell Home
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About this site
Rowell Home is a historical marker in Jefferson, Marion County, dedicated in 1966. 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 32.7580, -94.3473 near Jefferson. The nearest cataloged historic site is Rainey, S. D. (historical marker), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include Clark, William, Jefferson Playhouse, and Plantation House.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5315008083. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
History
Part of Jefferson's historic district, this Rowell Home is one of several residences associated with the Rowell family, early settlers of the riverport town. Dr. R. E. Rowell reached Jefferson from Dadeville, Alabama, by wagon train in 1856.
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