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Nichols-Rice-Cherry House

Houston, Harris County

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

Marker Details

Address
Location Description 400 block McKinney, Sam Houston Heritage Park
Marker # 10630
Dedicated 1967
Size, Type Medallion & Plate
Code houses, residential buildings; Greek Revival (Architectural style)
Latitude, Longitude 29.75915, -95.371485

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