| Marker Number |
11238 |
| Atlas Number |
5225011238 |
| Marker Title |
W.V. McConnell Building |
| Index Entry |
McConnell, W. V., Building |
| Address |
113 4th Street |
| City |
Crockett |
| County |
Houston |
| UTM Zone |
15 |
| UTM Easting |
265935 |
| UTM Northing |
3467489 |
| Subject Codes |
markets, merchantiles |
| Marker Year |
1982 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark |
Yes |
| Marker Location |
113 4th Street, west side of courthouse aquare |
| Private Property |
No |
| Marker Condition |
In Situ |
| Marker Size |
16" x 12" |
| Marker Text |
Crockett native William Van McConnell (1855-1919) built this victorian commercial structure soon after he purchased the site in 1891 from Maj. J.C. Wooters, a former mayor of the city. Known for his wit and his Irish stories, McConnell opened a mercantile store here which developed into a business that lasted until 1973. A landmark on the square for many years, the McConnell Building now serves as a reminder of Crockett's early growth. |
