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Gregg Family Home

Rusk, Cherokee County

Marker Text

One of the oldest houses in Rusk; Built 1847-48; Dog-trot styling, pine construction. Modernized in 1919 and 1935. Three former owners were Confederate captains; Daniel Egbert, E. C. Williams, Elbert L. Gregg. Owned by Gregg family since 1876; Community leaders. RTHL 1967

Marker Details

Address 808 E. 5th St
Location Description East 4th Street about .5 mile form Main St. in Rusk
Marker # 6772
Dedicated 1967
Size, Type Medallion & Plate
Code houses, residential buildings
Latitude, Longitude 31.793717, -95.142589

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