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Moore Home

Richmond, Fort Bend County

Marker Text

Occupied by three generations of the Moore family, this house was built in 1883 by John M. Moore (1862-1940) for his bride Lottie (Dyer). A prosperous rancher, Moore served in the state legislature and from 1905 to 1913 in the U. S. Congress. He remodeled this structure in 1905 from its original Victorian design to a Neo-classical style popular in the early 20th century. Richmond's First Baptist Church was founded in this house and noted politicians and cattlemen often visited here. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1962

Marker Details

Address 500 Houston St.
Location Description Fort Bend Museum -- Congressman John H. Moore Home
Marker # 9011
Dedicated 1962
Size, Type Medallion & Plate
Code houses, residential buildings; national/federal official; state official
Latitude, Longitude 29.580713, -95.76223

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