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E. J. Jenkins House

Bryan, Brazos County

Marker Text

This house was constructed in 1893 by prominent Bryan builder Charlie Jenkins for his brother Edwin James Jenkins (1867-1959). A native of England, E.J. Jenkins came to Bryan in 1878. He operated a drugstore in downtown Bryan for over 50 years and served as Mayor and a City Councilman. The classic Queen Anne style home, which features a domed tower and wraparound veranda, remained in the Jenkins family until the property was sold in 1971. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1982

Marker Details

Address 607 E. 27th St.
Location Description
Marker # 8686
Dedicated 1982
Size, Type Medallion and Plate
Code houses, residential buildings; Queen Anne (Architectural style); design and construction; English immigrants/immigration
Latitude, Longitude 30.67264, -96.368039

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