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Alice Emmert Home

Jefferson, Marion County

Marker Text

Built about 1868 in late Greek revival style by George B. Draper. Victorian elements were added by later owners before 1898, when the house was purchased by Alice Emmert (1866-1925). Miss Emmert, who was one of the first women elected to public office in Texas, served as county superintendent of education, 1908-20. Claudia Taylor (Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson) lived here, 1924-26, while attending school. The structure is still owned by an Emmert heir. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1974

Marker Details

Address 408 E. Jefferson
Location Description
Marker # 8030
Dedicated 1974
Size, Type Medallion & Plate
Code Greek Revival (Architectural style); houses, residential buildings; Victorian (architectural term); local law enforcement officer; women
Latitude, Longitude 32.754968, -94.350473

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