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The Dr. Emmet Headlee House

Teague, Freestone County

Marker Text

Built 1906 in Brewer (now Teague). Builder (b. 1848 - d. 1918) was son of a Methodist preacher who was also a Confederate Army surgeon in Civil War; in turn was father and grandfather of doctors. Came to Texas 1866; became a planter, church leader, Brewer's first postmaster; a civic leader, peace officer, banker, druggist, school trustee, Mason, citizen influencing railroad building. This is Teague's oldest home. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark, 1965

Marker Details

Address 420 S. 10th Ave.
Location Description corner of 10th & Pine
Marker # 9884
Dedicated 1965
Size, Type Medallion & Plate
Code houses, residential buildings
Latitude, Longitude 31.623375, -96.277251

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