Marker Inscription
First permanent home in Albany. Built 1875 of stone from nearby deposits by Henry Carter Jacobs (1842-94), an organizer and the first sheriff of Shackelford County. A Kentuckian, Civil War veteran, and surveyor, Jacobs platted town of Albany, donated courthouse and Presbyterian church sites, led in move for a railroad here. He was a merchant, land developer and agent, published "Albany Sun", bred fine horses, and played in cornet band. He married Mary Josephine Whately; they had five children. He and his wife helped organize Presbyterian church. Their pioneer home was restored in 1973. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark, 1974.
About this site
Jacobs, H.C. House is a historical marker in Albany, Shackelford County, dedicated in 1974. It is one of 36 historical markers documented in Shackelford County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 57 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 32.7271, -99.2987 near Albany. The nearest cataloged historic site is Ledbetter Salt Works, C.S.A. (historical marker), about 0.1 miles away. Others within a short drive include Jackson Warehouse, Albany, City of, and Ledbetter Picket House.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5417002313. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
