Historical Markers of Texas logo

Historical Markers of Texas

Back to Harris County

Home of Mrs. Margaret McCormick

Houston, Harris County

Marker Text

On this site on April 21, 1836, stood the home of Mrs. Margaret McCormick whose husband, Arthur McCormick, died here in 1825. Mrs. McCormick lost her life here in 1854 when the home was burned.

Marker Details

Address
Location Description on Miller Cut-off Rd. at main entrance to Houston Light & Power
Marker # 10727
Dedicated 1936
Size, Type 1936 Centennial Marker
Code Texas Revolution, Republic of Texas; pioneers; military topics; women
Latitude, Longitude 29.723379, -95.071784

Map