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Poole-Parker House

Galveston, Galveston County

Marker Text

This Greek revival cottage was built in the 1860s by W. G. Boepple on land he bought from Valentine Poole, a local cattle dealer who again became the owner in 1872. In 1886 the home was sold to the estate of "Galveston News" editor Willard B. Richardson. Later his daughter caroline managed the property. She was the wife of Dr. H. P. Cooke, city health officer and dean of the state medical branch here. In 1935 the house was sold to John A. and Emma Jeanne Parker. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1980

Marker Details

Address 3419 Avenue L
Location Description
Marker # 7545
Dedicated 1980
Size, Type Medallion & Plate
Code houses, residential buildings; Greek Revival (Architectural style)
Latitude, Longitude 29.295468, -94.804158

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