Built in the late 1890's for owner George B. Culver. Roy Shoultz, architect. Colonial styling, with two large galleries and cupola. House built of Louisiana pine and cypress. Tile for fireplace brought from England. Distinguished visitors have included statesmen, railroad and church leaders in Texas. Pioneer of intercoastal canal, drilled first artesian well in townsite in 1904. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1967
The Culver Home
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The Culver Home is a historical marker in Matagorda, Matagorda County, dedicated in 1967. It is one of 88 historical markers documented in Matagorda County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 114 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 28.6941, -95.9648 near Matagorda. The nearest cataloged historic site is Dale-Rugeley-Sisk Home (historical marker), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include Matagorda Methodist Church, Christ Episcopal Church, and Christ Church.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5321005317. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
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