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Foster Home

Navasota, Grimes County

Marker Text

Mattie Brigance Foster, daughter of Grimes County settler Franklin Brigance, had this home built in 1900 shortly after the death of her husband. Incorporating elements of the colonial revival and shingle styles, the house is of cypress frame construction and features a multi-gabled roof. Its design is indicative of the movement away from the elaborate detailing of the Victorian era. The home remained in the Foster family for 60 years. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1982 Incise on base: Sponsored by Salih M. Yilmaz, M.D., Ph.D.

Marker Details

Address 1015 E. Washington Ave.
Location Description
Marker # 8578
Dedicated 1982
Size, Type Medallion and Plate
Code Colonial Revival; Shingle (Architectural style); houses, residential buildings; women, women's history topics
Latitude, Longitude 30.392359, -96.081306

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