Details for Nichols-Rice-Cherry House

Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5201010630

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Marker Number 10630
Atlas Number 5201010630
Marker Title Nichols-Rice-Cherry House
Index Entry Nichols-Rice-Cherry House
Address
City Houston
County Harris
UTM Zone 15
UTM Easting 270692
UTM Northing 3294454
Subject Codes houses, residential buildings; Greek Revival (Architectural style)
Marker Year 1967
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark Yes
Marker Location 400 block McKinney, Sam Houston Heritage Park
Private Property No
Marker Condition In Situ
Marker Size Medallion & Plate
Marker Text Greek revival house built 1850 by Gen. Ebenezer Nichols at Congress and San Jacinto streets, sold to Wm. M. Rice, a philanthropist, 1856. Bought by Mrs. E. R. Cherry, 1897, with $25 bid on front door; moved by her to 806 Fargo. Later moved here and restored. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1967 Incise in base: Restored 1959 by Harris County Heritage Society

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