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The Lee Building

Eagle Pass, Maverick County

Marker Text

Constructed before 1875, as quarters for ordnance sergeant. Leased in 1948 by Maverick County Historical Society under leadership of Mmes. C. O. Ostrom, A. H. Evans, S. P. Simpson. After restoration, it was dedicated during Eagle Pass Centennial Celebration, Oct. 1949, for use as a museum and meeting hall. Name honors Robert E. Lee, who visited here 1860 as commander U.S. 2nd Cavalry, Department of Texas; later general in Civil War. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1968

Marker Details

Address 400 Bliss St.
Location Description Fort Duncan Museum, in Fort Duncan Park, NW corner Bliss and Shafter streets. Marker reported missing Jan. 2011.
Marker # 5370
Dedicated 1968
Size, Type
Code buildings; museums; military topics
  • Private Property:

    Unknown
  • Latitude, Longitude 28.702575, -100.502894

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