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Norwood House

Navasota, Grimes County

Marker Text

Built to serve as the first residence of Ewing and Mattie (Brosig) Norwood, this house was completed in 1898, while Ewing Norwood was president of the First National Bank of Navasota. Designed and built by local architect Ernest Lord, the home exhibits Queen Anne influences in the entry and porch detailing and features a depressed arch and a balustrade over the entryway. The house remained in the Norwood family for more than sixty years. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1984

Marker Details

Address 207 Ketchum
Location Description 207 Ketchum, Navasota.
Marker # 8605
Dedicated 1984
Size, Type Medallion and Plate
Code houses, residential buildings; design and construction; Queen Anne (Architectural style)
Latitude, Longitude 30.390214, -96.080558

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