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The Culver Home

Matagorda, Matagorda County

Marker Text

Built in the late 1890's for owner George B. Culver. Roy Shoultz, architect. Colonial styling, with two large galleries and cupola. House built of Louisiana pine and cypress. Tile for fireplace brought from England. Distinguished visitors have included statesmen, railroad and church leaders in Texas. Pioneer of intercoastal canal, drilled first artesian well in townsite in 1904. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1967

Marker Details

Address 652 Wightman St.
Location Description NE corner Wightman and Caney streets. Marker is near intersection. House is private property.
Marker # 5317
Dedicated 1967
Size, Type RTHL medallion and plate
Code houses; design and construction; architects
  • Private Property:

    True
  • Latitude, Longitude 28.694155, -95.967251

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