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Magnolia

Montgomery, Montgomery County

Marker Text

Built 1854 for Peter J. Willis and wife, Caroline Womack; named for their daughter, first child born here (later Mrs. Geo. Sealy, Galveston; Magnolia Petroleum Company was also named for her). Ilai and Melissa Davis bought house furnished in 1868. Occupied continuously by their descendants who have preserved much of the original furniture brought here by boat and wagon from New York. Anna D. Weisinger, present owner, was only other child born here. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1966

Marker Details

Address 801 College St
Location Description
Marker # 7885
Dedicated 1966
Size, Type Medallion & Plate
Code houses, residential buildings; land surveys, land companies, promotional towns
Latitude, Longitude 30.390476, -95.698528

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